Energy: Nuclear Power Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Energy: Nuclear Power

Baroness Worthington Excerpts
Tuesday 29th May 2012

(12 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Marland Portrait Lord Marland
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Yes, representations. I thank my noble friend the Leader. It is marvellous to have so many educated people in the room. I have lost my way now, but my noble friend has the gist.

Baroness Worthington Portrait Baroness Worthington
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My Lords, the Government’s daft—I am sorry, I mean draft—energy Bill has been described as a potential train wreck and a deterrent to investment. Can the Minister please explain why the Government have chosen to ignore the considerable expertise and experience on energy issues available in this House by giving noble Lords just two weeks, one of them in the recess, to submit written comments to the pre-legislative scrutiny process? Do the Government not wish noble Lords to help stave off another contribution to the omni-shambles?

Lord Marland Portrait Lord Marland
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Naturally, I should congratulate—