Amendment proposed: 183, page 189, line 13, at end add—

‘(3) The Chancellor of the Exchequer shall conduct a review of the impact of the Climate Change Levy in reducing carbon emissions within 12 months of the passing of this Act.

(4) The report shall have particular reference to—

(a) the removal of the exemption for electricity generated from renewable sources;

(b) the abolition of the Carbon Reduction Commitment; and

(c) reporting requirements by companies and public sector bodies for energy usage and carbon emissions.”—(Rebecca Long Bailey.)

The House divided:

Ayes 237, Noes 303.

Question accordingly negatived.

Clause 129