Thursday, 8 March 2012
The Secretary of State was asked—
How many households he estimates will be taking part in the feed-in tariff scheme by 2015 following implementation of his reforms.
What assessment he has made of the procedures adopted by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for its fifth assessment report.
What assessment he has made of recent trends in energy prices.
When he expects energy companies to secure investment for new nuclear power stations.
What steps he is taking to lower consumer energy bills.
What steps he is taking to promote competition in the energy market.
What recent forecast he has made of future levels of fuel poverty.
What recent assessment he has made of the use of incineration for power and heat generation.
What recent representations he has received on his decision to reduce the feed-in tariff for solar PV.
What his policy is on encouraging onshore wind energy production.
What discussions his Department has had with National Grid on the undergrounding of new electricity cables.
What assessment he has made of the likely effects on household energy bills of changes to the feed-in tariff scheme.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce energy costs.
What discussions he has had with private contractors on the construction of the next generation of nuclear power stations.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on the Green investment bank.
What recent assessment he has made of the level of investment in low-carbon technologies in the UK.
What plans his Department has to reduce energy costs for (a) low-income and (b) other consumers.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Just before we move on to the business question, I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts:...
Will the Leader of the House please give us the business for next week?
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the railways. Our rail network matters—to our quality of our life, our national well-being and our country’s...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Yesterday, a number of people who came here to lobby their MPs about the Save the NHS rally were prohibited by House of Commons security from wearing...
Topical debate
[Relevant document: The Fourteenth Report from the Health Committee, Social Care, HC 1583.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Michael Fabricant .) Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con): I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for...
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