Clause 64 - Promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: gas transporters and suppliers

Part of Energy Bill [Lords] – in a Public Bill Committee at 10:00 am on 16 June 2011.

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Photo of Zac Goldsmith Zac Goldsmith Conservative, Richmond Park 10:00, 16 June 2011

This Minister and even his Department. However, it would be useful to have a comment from him about hypothecation because green taxes can be made acceptable to the public only if they are transparent and it is clear that one thing is being taxed to make something else cheaper and easier. I echo entirely the sentiment behind the new clauses tabled by the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion, even though I recognise that they are beyond the remit of this meagre Department.