Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 10:44 am on 3 March 2010.
Malcolm Bruce
Chair, International Development Committee, Chair, International Development Committee
10:44,
3 March 2010
First, will the Minister answer my question about the range of products available under the microgeneration certification scheme? My point was that they are more expensive. Secondly, will there be some sort of retrospective allowance for people who have already invested in microgeneration to benefit from feed-in tariffs?
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