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James Cartlidge
Only a few days ago we heard from the BBC that in 2022 we had a record level of wind production in this country producing electricity: almost 27%, with just 1.5% from coal compared with 43% from coal in 2013.
[Official Report, 9 January 2023, Vol. 725, c. 320.]
Letter of correction from the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (James Cartlidge):
An error has been identified in my response to the hon. Member for Erith and Thamesmead (Abena Oppong-Asare) during the statement on Non-Domestic Energy Support on 9 January 2023.
The correct statement should have been:
James Cartlidge
Only a few days ago we heard from the BBC that in 2022 we had a record level of wind production in this country producing electricity: almost 27%, with just 1.5% from coal compared with 43% from coal in 2012.
James Cartlidge
It may be that, because of the huge amount of support that has been needed by our country, particularly since the pandemic—we have seen £400 billion-worth of support, and potentially close to £100 billion on energy—a figure such as £5.5 billion does not look as large.
[Official Report, 9 January 2023, Vol. 725, c. 322.]
Letter of Correction from the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (James Cartlidge):
An error has been identified in my response to the hon. Member for Dundee East (Stewart Hosie) during the statement on Non-Domestic Energy Support on 9 January 2023.
The correct statement should have been:
James Cartlidge
It may be that, because of the huge amount of support that has been needed by our country, particularly since the pandemic—we have seen £400 billion-worth of support, and potentially close to £100 billion on energy and cost of living—a figure such as £5.5 billion does not look as large.