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Proceeding contribution from John Robertson (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 24 February 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Energy Bill.


Energy Bill

I do not know whether I necessarily agree that the Conservatives understand business. They certainly do not understand the CBI, which seems to know a bit more about this issue. How many research and development projects set themselves interim targets? It is a gradual slope up towards—we hope—100 per cent. sequestration. Putting targets in could hinder development and put companies off research and development, as the CBI has pointed out. That does not mean that if the Government—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
506 c352 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Consumers Consumption Capital investment Coal fired power stations Carbon capture and storage Fees and charges Licensing EU law Electricity generation Ofgem Electricity Increases Fuel poverty Natural gas Pollution control Prices Standards Carbon emissions Climate Change Committee
Legislation
Energy Bill 2009-10
Link
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