Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Amber Rudd and Ian Blackford

Thursday 11th February 2016 Commons Chamber

[Amber Rudd]

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right: the plan is to move from coal to gas so that we can reduce our emissions and have secure investment going forward. I am delighted to say that the Carrington closed cycle gas turbine will commission next year, and we have 12 additional CCGTs commissioned. I have also stated that we will have the capacity market adapted to make sure that we can deliver gas. It is going to be an essential part of the low-carbon mix, and it is this Government who are making the plans and securing energy sources for the future.

[Ian Blackford (Ross, Skye and Lochaber) (SNP)]

8. If she will create one national electricity distribution market.