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Proceeding contribution from John Robertson (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 January 2012. It occurred during Opposition day on Energy Prices.


Energy Prices

I will not give way. There are a lot of people wanting to speak. My constituents are grossly disadvantaged. The Secretary of State talked about going on the internet, but the low internet uptake in Glasgow—we have one of the lowest uptakes—will not allow that to happen for my constituents. However, I was pleased to hear that he has taken on board the point about severe housing, which is what we have. Efficiency savings cannot be made in concrete housing blocks. In fact, all my constituents seem to do is pay to heat up the concrete blocks in the winter and cool them down in the summer. I therefore look forward to hearing more from the Minister. I hope he will look at the prices, go back to the companies, give Ofgem the teeth that it needs and ensure that the fines that should be imposed on the companies in question are indeed imposed.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
538 c272 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conservation Housing Energy Electricity Fuel poverty Insulation Warm front scheme Natural gas Meters Prices Renewable energy Winter fuel payment Feed-in tariffs Warm home discount scheme Green deal scheme
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk