Energy Bills

Bob Stewart Excerpts

Monday 2nd December 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Davey]

We approached the review with the intention of ensuring not only that we kept the support for the fuel-poor and the investment for green energy, but that it was carbon neutral. The package we have put together, not only with the energy efficiency investments we have announced today but with announcements that will be made in the autumn statement, will show that it is indeed carbon neutral.

[Bob Stewart (Beckenham) (Con)]

Would it be possible to tackle the problem of VAT on fuel by ignoring a European Union directive and saying that we are just not going to collect it?

[Mr Davey]

I think that would be very unwise. I am sure that the Chancellor’s lawyers would explain that it is not legally possible.