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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 22 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Energy Bill.


Energy Bill

What will happen is that there will be no new nuclear power stations in Scotland. As the hon. Gentleman knows, planning is a devolved matter for Scottish Ministers to determine. I think that the Scottish Executive are making a huge mistake. As I have said before, I think that they are playing politics with the situation, and that is regrettable. In the UK context, it is really important that the various devolved Administrations work together constructively. I am happy to say that that is what happens with Wales and Northern Ireland; sadly, Scottish Ministers have not engaged with the matter sensibly or intelligently.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
470 c1374 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Climate change Carbon dioxide Biofuels Carbon capture and storage Environment protection Energy Electricity generation Energy supply Infrastructure Fuel poverty Imports Fossil fuels EU emissions trading scheme Oil Natural gas Nuclear power Nuclear power stations Microgeneration Waste disposal Social tariffs Carbon emissions Storage Renewable energy Wind power
Legislation
Energy Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk