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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

I like to be kind. The hon. Gentleman will no doubt think of the fourth point. Whether it turns out to be a killer point or not will be for the House to judge. May I ask the hon. Gentleman, as I asked the hon. Member for Wealden (Charles Hendry), to address the issue of costs? I know that opposition is the art of rhetoric and eloquence unencumbered by economics, but there are serious cost issues involved. We are talking about a major roll-out to every householder. We want that to happen, but I do not apologise for the fact that the Government must consider the cost issues. Even the Liberal Democrats must consider cost issues.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
475 c345-6 
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
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