Clause 1 - Security and integrity of supply
Energy Bill [Lords]
11:15 am
Mr Laurence Robertson (Shadow Minister, Economic Affairs; Tewkesbury, Conservative)
We have had a long debate—two and a half hours—on this clause, but it has been worth while. I think 13 Members have taken part and a good many points have been raised.
On Amendment No. 41, I listened carefully to what the Minister said and, as I said in an intervention, I thank him for his sympathetic approach. My understanding is that he wants to consider our amendment and that discussions with the Opposition parties will take place shortly after the recess at the end of next week. Given that he recognised that the Government have responsibility for energy supplies and security—I think that his exact words were that that responsibility must rest with the Government—
It being twenty-five minutes past Eleven o'clock, The Chairman adjourned the Committee without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order.
Adjourned till this day at half-past Two o'clock.