Great British Energy Bill

Debate between Lord Hunt of Kings Heath and Lord Henley

Report stage
Tuesday 11th February 2025 Lords Chamber

[Lord Henley (Con)]

My Lords, my noble friends are not here at this stage. This was part of the first group that was discussed somewhat earlier, and I think quite a lot of us feel that this was not properly answered by His Majesty’s Government. I wonder whether we could have a further response from the Minister on Amendment 39, because I am concerned that the House has not yet had a proper explanation. I beg to move.

[Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lab)]

My Lords, I have great respect for the noble Lord, but I am not sure whether he was present when we debated it. I thought I gave a very full response to the noble Lord, Lord Frost. I referred to the issue of whether the appointment of the chair of GBE was subject to scrutiny by a Select Committee and said to the House that, following normal practice and the practice of the last Government, this would be a matter for discussions between the Secretary of State and the chair of the Select Committee. I think it was a very full and appropriate response.

[Lord Henley (Con)]

I am afraid I am not happy with that and I think I would beg to test the opinion of the House.