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Energy Bill

My Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords who participated in this short debate. I am also grateful to the Minister, who started by saying that, "““we are where we are””." I gently say that my understanding of the process of parliamentary debate, however late in the day the Government might produce their amendments, is that it should move us from where we are to where we ought to be. Having said that, I do not intend to press these amendments today, although there is a need for further clarity and detail. We look to the Government and the Minister, in particular, to continue to work on these matters as the Act is implemented.