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Proceeding contribution from Mike Weir (Scottish National Party) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 9 July 2009. It occurred during Topical debate on UK Manufacturing.


UK Manufacturing

I agree with the hon. Gentleman about energy prices. Is there not also a problem with the type of contracts that some energy companies impose on high-end users? They demand large sums up front because of the effects of the recession, in which so many companies have gone to the wall.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
495 c1207 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Costs Coal Competition Employment Innovation Economic situation Manufacturing industries Mining Regional planning and development Skilled workers Shipbuilding Economic recession World economy
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk