Energy-intensive Industries

Debate between Angela Smith and Chi Onwurah

Thursday 11th September 2014 Commons Chamber

[Angela Smith (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (Lab)]

Are not the industries under discussion also totally behind the drive towards a green economy, because that in itself creates opportunities for new products, innovation and economic growth?

[Chi Onwurah]

I thank my hon. Friend for putting very clearly—I should have done so myself—the position of many in the energy-intensive industries, who see the need for a long-term future for their significant investments and wish to see a more competitive transition towards it.