Proceeding contribution from John Robertson (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 9 November 2009. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Energy National Policy Statements.
Energy National Policy Statements
My right hon. Friend will be aware that during the two-week cold spell in Scotland last year, renewables contributed only 0.01 per cent. of Scottish needs. What guarantee can he give me that the base load that keeps this country running will be maintained when the wind does not blow?
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- 2008-09
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- Coal Carbon capture and storage Environment protection Energy Electricity generation Energy supply Infrastructure Nuclear power Renewable energy Wind power Carbon emissions Renewables obligation National policy statements
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