Thursday, 8 April 2010
The Secretary of State was asked-
What recent steps his Department has taken to improve the energy efficiency of housing; and if he will make a statement.
When he expects figures to be available on the level of fuel poverty in the UK in 2008; and if he will make a statement.
What mechanisms he has put in place to increase the level of energy efficiency in rural homes classified as hard-to-treat.
What assessment he has made of the balance of generating capacity and likely demand for electricity in the UK in the next 10 years; and if he will make a statement.
When he next expects to meet local authorities in East Anglia to discuss renewable energy initiatives in that area.
What estimate he has made of the change in demand for electricity by 2025.
What progress he has made on the introduction of the renewable heat incentive.
What progress has been made in the establishment of a carbon capture and storage demonstration plant in South Yorkshire.
What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on objectives for the UN climate change conference in Cancun.
What assessment he has made of the costs and benefits of proposed feeder tariff arrangements.
What recent estimate he has made of the level of additional electricity generating capacity that will be required by 2015.
What his most recent estimate is of the proportion of electricity generated from renewable sources.
What estimate he has made of the potential contribution of off shore wave energy to meeting energy needs in the next 10 years.
What his most recent assessment is of the progress in tackling climate change made since the Copenhagen climate change conference.
When he expects figures to be available on the level of fuel poverty in the UK in 2008; and if he will make a statement.
How much additional electricity generating capacity is planned to be in place by 2020.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I fully understand that when the Lords messages come back the competence of this House is to deal exclusively with those messages, but will you and your deputies...
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee
I beg to move amendment 1, in page 1, line 1, leave out clause 1.
Amendment proposed: 5, in page 2, line 15, at end insert 'within six months of receiving such a proposal.'.- (Mr. Chope.) Question put, that the amendment be made. The House divided: Ayes 1,...
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 6. The amendment relates to the treaty provisions of the Bill. I am glad that we managed to persuade some of the outliers that they...
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 7.
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1.
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1.
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, that the House agrees with Lords amendment 1.
I beg to move, that this House agrees with Lords amendment 5.
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1.
Message to attend the Lords Commissioners delivered by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. The Speaker, with the House, went up to hear Her Majesty's Commission; on their return, the Speaker...
I have to acquaint the House that the House has been to the House of Peers where a Commission under the Great Seal was read, authorising the Royal Assent to the following Acts: Appropriation No....
I have further to acquaint the House that the Leader of the House of Lords, one of the Lords Commissioners, delivered Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament, in pursuance...
The Commission was also for proroguing this present Parliament, and the Leader of the House of Lords said: "My Lords and Members of the House of Commons: By virtue of Her Majesty's Commission,...
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