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Proceeding contribution from Malcolm Wicks (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 April 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Energy Bill.


Energy Bill

The operator would also make a contribution to the fixed costs, but let me make some progress. The risk premium should help ensure that the operator bears the risks associated with uncertainty in waste costs. We believe that it will provide the taxpayer with protection against the eventuality that the actual costs of geological disposal exceed the projected costs.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
475 c317 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Decommissioning Climate change Billing Licensing Inspections Environment protection Health hazards Energy Electricity Hazardous substances Natural gas Nuclear power Pollution control Meters Microgeneration Offshore industry Renewable energy Waste disposal Hydroelectric power
Legislation
Energy Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk