Part of Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 6:15 pm on 28 February 2006.
Malcolm Wicks
Minister for energy, Department of Trade and Industry
6:15,
28 February 2006
It might be appropriate to respond to a couple of the specific points that have been mentioned.
The hon. Member for Kettering (Mr. Hollobone) asked about new house construction and whether there could be some reward for those that are built to a high standard. He was not suggesting this, but it is not a matter for the EEC obligation. I am not saying that I will bring forward a great proposal, but if it is acceptable I will reflect on what he said and write to him.
I can confirm to my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh, North and Leith that the measures apply to Great Britain. With that, I hope that the Committee will support the new clauses.
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