Energy Tax

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 7:44 pm on 20 July 1999.

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Photo of Quentin Davies Quentin Davies Conservative, Grantham and Stamford 7:44, 20 July 1999

I think that the hon. Lady does not understand how the pool system works. It is perfectly possible for industry to sign contracts for supply outside the pool—to sign contracts with a dedicated supplier or to install its own capacity. Why does she not exempt from her levy the type of capacity that is delivered outside the pool, based on low carbon or non-carbon emission generation?