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Proceeding contribution from Lord Grantchester (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 19 January 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Energy Bill [HL].


Energy Bill [HL]

I support my noble friend in his Amendment 18 and his proposal regarding early repayment penalties under Amendment 19. My noble friend and other noble Lords spoke strongly about this issue when it was discussed earlier. The Minister replied that, if this provision was taken out, it could lead to an awkward situation in which it would be open for different people to charge different levels of fees. Perhaps the Minister could take this away. If she could propose that no penalty fees would be levied in this situation under the Bill, that would sort the problem out and not leave it to the providers to decide. If it is not covered, there would be a disparity in the fees and penalties that could be levied.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
724 c109GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Assessments Appeals Cost effectiveness Conservation Building alterations Annual reports Billing Housing Enforcement Energy Local government Powers Ministers Meters Repayments Green deal scheme
Legislation
Energy Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link
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