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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 24 April 2008. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Industrial Action (Grangemouth).


Industrial Action (Grangemouth)

I have a number of emergency powers under the Energy Act 1976 and the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. The only questions concern when they can and should be used, and their extent and duration. I assure the hon. Gentleman that the Government are fully equipped with a range of powers to deal with emergencies.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
474 c1488-9;474 c1488 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Industrial disputes Fuels Imports Oil Production Pipelines Scotland Safety North Sea oil and gas Refineries Petrochemicals INEOS Grangemouth
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk