Thursday, 31 January 2013
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on European electricity and gas markets.
What steps he is taking to encourage energy companies to deliver green deal finance through small and medium-sized enterprises.
What recent assessment he has made of investment opportunities in green energy technologies.
What steps his Department is taking to tackle fuel poverty.
What steps he is taking to help households with their energy bills.
What assessment he has made of changes in the level of fuel poverty since 2010.
How many households he expects to take up loans offered under the green deal.
What steps he is taking to enable local communities to express opposition to onshore wind farms in their area.
What steps he is taking to help households improve their energy efficiency.
What recent assessment he has made of the financial return of the subsidy for onshore wind farm providers.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential construction of new nuclear power stations.
What recent progress has been made on strike price negotiations with EDF.
Whether his assessment of fracking in the US included any information on (a) people poisoned by water contamination and (b) buildings damaged by earth tremors as a result of fracking.
What steps he is taking to help households with their energy bills.
If he will make a statement on his Departmental responsibilities.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
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: Trusts (Capital and Income) Act 2013 Statute Law...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the future of South London Healthcare NHS Trust. The NHS exists to provide patients with the highest levels of care and...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Departments of State have varied records as to the quality and timeliness of answering questions. The Department of Health is very good, but the Department for...
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment C3.
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of the publication of the Eighth Report of the Education Committee, From GCSEs to EBCs: The Government’s proposals for reform, HC...
I beg to move, That this House welcomes the report of the Liaison Committee on Select Committee effectiveness, resources and powers, Second Report of Session 2012-13, HC 697, and the responses to...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Syms.)
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