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Energy Bill

I apologise for not waiting until the end of the Minister’s interesting reply. I would have liked to have had the opportunity to do so, because he has left so many coat-tails trailing that it would have been a splendid opportunity. I point out, from the Minister’s remark at the beginning of his speech, that competition is the means, not the end; it is not an end in itself, but a way of doing something. I am afraid that his reply seemed to reflect the reverse. However, I thank him for his courteous and detailed reply, and I am sure that we will return to these matters.