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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of energy procurement guidance on the ability of academy trusts to leverage price competition.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of energy procurement guidance on the ability of academy trusts to leverage price competition.
The department is currently drafting and finalising guidance for academy trusts which includes definitions of what constitutes comparable pricing and value where they are seeking to benchmark their energy costs with the Energy for Schools route. This guidance will be published prior to the effective date for the 2026 Academy Trust Handbook, which is 1 October 2026.
The department’s approach is to support academy trusts in simplifying and securing value for money from energy procurement, while retaining flexibility to use alternative routes where they can demonstrate pricing comparable to that available through the department’s Energy for Schools service or a department approved energy deal. The department expects trusts to continue to act in accordance with their broader responsibilities to achieve value for money and effective stewardship of public funds. The guidance will include definitions of what constitutes comparable pricing and value where they are seeking to benchmark their energy costs.
The department carried out a pilot prior to full implementation of Energy for Schools. This involved benchmarking actual energy usage data and pricing provided by individual schools and Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Services), comparing 12 months' worth of a school’s historic invoices with what a school would have paid under the department’s contract for the same period. Recent benchmarking has demonstrated that a typical primary school can save £4,900 a year and a typical secondary school £23,200 through the department’s deal.
The department’s policy is to support trusts in simplifying and securing value for money by making available the department's Energy for Schools service and department approved energy deals. At the same time, it continues to permit alternative procurement routes where trusts can demonstrate comparable pricing or value. The requirement does not prevent trusts from seeking alternative suppliers or procurement arrangements and allows trusts to access the wider energy market where competitive pricing can be evidenced.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department provides to academy trusts on how to demonstrate comparable pricing for alternative energy contracts.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department provides to academy trusts on how to demonstrate comparable pricing for alternative energy contracts.
The department is currently drafting and finalising guidance for academy trusts which includes definitions of what constitutes comparable pricing and value where they are seeking to benchmark their energy costs with the Energy for Schools route. This guidance will be published prior to the effective date for the 2026 Academy Trust Handbook, which is 1 October 2026.
The department’s approach is to support academy trusts in simplifying and securing value for money from energy procurement, while retaining flexibility to use alternative routes where they can demonstrate pricing comparable to that available through the department’s Energy for Schools service or a department approved energy deal. The department expects trusts to continue to act in accordance with their broader responsibilities to achieve value for money and effective stewardship of public funds. The guidance will include definitions of what constitutes comparable pricing and value where they are seeking to benchmark their energy costs.
The department carried out a pilot prior to full implementation of Energy for Schools. This involved benchmarking actual energy usage data and pricing provided by individual schools and Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Services), comparing 12 months' worth of a school’s historic invoices with what a school would have paid under the department’s contract for the same period. Recent benchmarking has demonstrated that a typical primary school can save £4,900 a year and a typical secondary school £23,200 through the department’s deal.
The department’s policy is to support trusts in simplifying and securing value for money by making available the department's Energy for Schools service and department approved energy deals. At the same time, it continues to permit alternative procurement routes where trusts can demonstrate comparable pricing or value. The requirement does not prevent trusts from seeking alternative suppliers or procurement arrangements and allows trusts to access the wider energy market where competitive pricing can be evidenced.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the comparable pricing requirement for alternative energy contracts in the Academy Trusts Handbook on competition between procurement routes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the comparable pricing requirement for alternative energy contracts in the Academy Trusts Handbook on competition between procurement routes.
The department is currently drafting and finalising guidance for academy trusts which includes definitions of what constitutes comparable pricing and value where they are seeking to benchmark their energy costs with the Energy for Schools route. This guidance will be published prior to the effective date for the 2026 Academy Trust Handbook, which is 1 October 2026.
The department’s approach is to support academy trusts in simplifying and securing value for money from energy procurement, while retaining flexibility to use alternative routes where they can demonstrate pricing comparable to that available through the department’s Energy for Schools service or a department approved energy deal. The department expects trusts to continue to act in accordance with their broader responsibilities to achieve value for money and effective stewardship of public funds. The guidance will include definitions of what constitutes comparable pricing and value where they are seeking to benchmark their energy costs.
The department carried out a pilot prior to full implementation of Energy for Schools. This involved benchmarking actual energy usage data and pricing provided by individual schools and Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Services), comparing 12 months' worth of a school’s historic invoices with what a school would have paid under the department’s contract for the same period. Recent benchmarking has demonstrated that a typical primary school can save £4,900 a year and a typical secondary school £23,200 through the department’s deal.
The department’s policy is to support trusts in simplifying and securing value for money by making available the department's Energy for Schools service and department approved energy deals. At the same time, it continues to permit alternative procurement routes where trusts can demonstrate comparable pricing or value. The requirement does not prevent trusts from seeking alternative suppliers or procurement arrangements and allows trusts to access the wider energy market where competitive pricing can be evidenced.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of protections under Ofcom's General Conditions for vulnerable customers who lose (a) broadband and (b) telephone service as a result of switching errors by providers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of protections under Ofcom's General Conditions for vulnerable customers who lose (a) broadband and (b) telephone service as a result of switching errors by providers.
One Touch Switch (OTS) was introduced in September 2024 to make it easier for consumers to switch providers. Ofcom, as the independent regulator, is responsible for monitoring compliance with the OTS process. Under Ofcom's General Conditions, broadband and landline providers must comply with the OTS requirements for residential customers. Providers must also offer priority fault repair to customers who rely on their landline or broadband because of a disability and have an urgent need for repair.
Ofcom will continue to monitor compliance and may take enforcement action where providers fail to meet their regulatory obligations. More than two million consumers used the process since its launch.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of arrangements for monitoring compliance with Ofcom's One Touch Switch process in the context of the closure of Ofcom's enforcement programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of arrangements for monitoring compliance with Ofcom's One Touch Switch process in the context of the closure of Ofcom's enforcement programme.
One Touch Switch (OTS) was introduced in September 2024 to make it easier for consumers to switch providers. Ofcom, as the independent regulator, is responsible for monitoring compliance with the OTS process. Under Ofcom's General Conditions, broadband and landline providers must comply with the OTS requirements for residential customers. Providers must also offer priority fault repair to customers who rely on their landline or broadband because of a disability and have an urgent need for repair.
Ofcom will continue to monitor compliance and may take enforcement action where providers fail to meet their regulatory obligations. More than two million consumers used the process since its launch.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of updating equivalent power flux density limits on (a) satellite broadband connectivity in rural areas and (b) competition among providers of rural broadband services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of updating equivalent power flux density limits on (a) satellite broadband connectivity in rural areas and (b) competition among providers of rural broadband services.
The energy transition relies on complex supply chains including mining and manufacturing. How are these supply chains changing and what are the challenges?
The energy transition relies on complex supply chains including mining and manufacturing. How are these supply chains changing and what are the challenges?
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of Google’s proposed Android developer verification requirements on competition and consumer choice in the distribution of Android applications in the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of Google’s proposed Android developer verification requirements on competition and consumer choice in the distribution of Android applications in the UK.
The Department has not undertaken a specific assessment of Google's proposed Android developer verification requirements. The Government supports competitive digital markets that promote innovation and consumer choice. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK's independent competition authority, is examining competition in Google's mobile ecosystem, including Android and the Play Store and will consider relevant evidence as part of its ongoing work.
My Lords, I am very happy, in so far as that is directed at me, to bear it in mind. Of course, I could be quicker in challenging the Minister when I sum up. I am not summing up, of course; I am actually testing him on his response to...
My Lords, I am very happy, in so far as that is directed at me, to bear it in mind. Of course, I could be quicker in challenging the Minister when I sum up. I am not summing up, of course; I am actually testing him on his response to...
The noble Lord should stop waving his hands around like that.
The noble Lord should stop waving his hands around like that.
I beg your pardon. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.
I beg your pardon. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.
Moved by
Lord Moylan
7: Before Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Purpose of Great British Railways
(1) The purpose of Great British Railways is defined by the following objectives—
(a) prioritising the needs of Great British Railways passengers in decision-making,
(b) delivering reliable, safe and accessible railway passenger services,
(c) providing value for money for...
Moved by
Lord Moylan
7: Before Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Purpose of Great British Railways
(1) The purpose of Great British Railways is defined by the following objectives—
(a) prioritising the needs of Great British Railways passengers in decision-making,
(b) delivering reliable, safe and accessible railway passenger services,
(c) providing value for money for...
My Lords, I rise to speak, with my customary brevity, to Amendment 7 and to open the debate on this second group. I have a large number of amendments in this group, so I shall speak only briefly to each of them because I do not want to provoke any...
My Lords, I rise to speak, with my customary brevity, to Amendment 7 and to open the debate on this second group. I have a large number of amendments in this group, so I shall speak only briefly to each of them because I do not want to provoke any...
I am keen not to be seen as a support act to the noble Lord, Lord Moylan, although some of my remarks might echo points that he made in the previous group.
Amendment 15 would place on Great British Railways a duty to act as a single employer for the staff...
I am keen not to be seen as a support act to the noble Lord, Lord Moylan, although some of my remarks might echo points that he made in the previous group.
Amendment 15 would place on Great British Railways a duty to act as a single employer for the staff...
My Lords, I will principally refer to my Amendment 19 in this group. I apologise to the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Brixton, that I am not really in a position to comment on the points he makes,
but I think the discussion we had previously about the corporate and...
My Lords, I will principally refer to my Amendment 19 in this group. I apologise to the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Brixton, that I am not really in a position to comment on the points he makes,
but I think the discussion we had previously about the corporate and...
My Lords, I welcome these probing amendments and look forward to the Minister’s response to some very important general issues. It is right that the staff in all the operating companies that will be affected by this should have an early idea from the Government about what is planned for...
My Lords, I welcome these probing amendments and look forward to the Minister’s response to some very important general issues. It is right that the staff in all the operating companies that will be affected by this should have an early idea from the Government about what is planned for...
My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 305 in this group. Noble Lords may think that Amendment 305 is a long way away from where we started in this group, but it is here. My amendment refers to Clause 87, which provides for a charge for removing road vehicles from...
My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 305 in this group. Noble Lords may think that Amendment 305 is a long way away from where we started in this group, but it is here. My amendment refers to Clause 87, which provides for a charge for removing road vehicles from...
My Lords, I will start by referring to the amendment that the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, talked to, because it just so happened that, as I was travelling to London yesterday, a car struck a bridge at Burnham. I see that the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner, is nodding; perhaps he...
My Lords, I will start by referring to the amendment that the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, talked to, because it just so happened that, as I was travelling to London yesterday, a car struck a bridge at Burnham. I see that the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner, is nodding; perhaps he...
My Lords, my Amendments 20 and 110 would require Great British Railways to increase passengers on the railways and to set a passenger target, rather like the freight target, which has just been referred to. One could easily argue that this is not necessary, as any Government will want the...
My Lords, my Amendments 20 and 110 would require Great British Railways to increase passengers on the railways and to set a passenger target, rather like the freight target, which has just been referred to. One could easily argue that this is not necessary, as any Government will want the...
My Lords, I thank noble Lords for these amendments and the noble Lords, Lord Redwood and Lord Harper, for their contributions.
I start with Amendment 7, which would introduce a purpose for GBR into the Bill. The Bill already provides a purpose for GBR, just as we promised the Liberal Democrats...
My Lords, I thank noble Lords for these amendments and the noble Lords, Lord Redwood and Lord Harper, for their contributions.
I start with Amendment 7, which would introduce a purpose for GBR into the Bill. The Bill already provides a purpose for GBR, just as we promised the Liberal Democrats...