Proceeding contribution from Malcolm Wicks (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 November 2009. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Energy and Climate Change and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Energy and Climate Change and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

I do understand that point, and I am sure that the Government are aware of it. One of the great dilemmas of economic recession in all fields, and certainly in the energy fields, is that while we can be sure that global demand will increase soon, there has been a significant decline—collapse would be too strong a word—in investment, and that is affecting not only the North sea but the renewable sector.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 501 c439
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Climate change Energy Electricity generation Energy supply Floods Property development Utilities Renewable energy Carbon emissions
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Energy and Climate Change and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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