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


Energy Bill

That is a legitimate point to address. One of the great virtues of the new clause is that it gives the Minister and the Government a year in which to address the specifics. There is nothing to bind the Minister to a particular scheme or set of thresholds. Indeed, it invites him to explore as widely as possible what are the most appropriate ways of dealing with renewable electricity, heat and gas. It is an invitation to come up with the most appropriate schemes. I cannot see why there is a reluctance to engage with that, given that the only commitment that is required is to say that we will come back within a year with something that will deliver change, rather than continually consult on the process.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
475 c364 
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