All 3 Debates between Chloe Smith and Andrew George

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Debate between Chloe Smith and Andrew George
Tuesday 16th October 2012

(12 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chloe Smith Portrait Miss Smith
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Yes, I certainly do.

Andrew George Portrait Andrew George (St Ives) (LD)
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Nevertheless, does the Minister not agree that in spite of the foundering of the House of Lords Reform Bill there are still many residual issues on Lords reform for which there is all-party support and that there is no reason for the House or the Government not to accept that those reforms can be brought forward?

Chloe Smith Portrait Miss Smith
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Minimal alternatives such as those set out in the noble Lord’s Bill are, in the Government’s view, no alternatives at all. The Government have been clear that any changes must include the introduction of elected Members to the House of Lords.

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Debate between Chloe Smith and Andrew George
Tuesday 24th April 2012

(12 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chloe Smith Portrait Miss Smith
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The Treasury supports electricity market reform, as I think the hon. Gentleman knows. He will also know that we have also laid out our support for energy-intensive industries. I have no doubt that he will be able to direct questions about programming to the Leader of the House.

Andrew George Portrait Andrew George (St Ives) (LD)
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10. What steps he plans to take to ensure taxes owed are duly collected.

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Debate between Chloe Smith and Andrew George
Tuesday 1st November 2011

(13 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew George Portrait Andrew George (St Ives) (LD)
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8. What plans he has to bring forward fiscal measures to support green growth.

Chloe Smith Portrait The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Miss Chloe Smith)
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The Government are committed to supporting green growth, as is demonstrated by the green investment bank, which was allocated £3 billion in the spending review, by the carbon price floor, which is designed to drive investment in low-carbon power generation, and by the green deal, which supports households and businesses in increasing their energy efficiency at no up-front cost.

Andrew George Portrait Andrew George
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May I, too, extend a very warm welcome to my hon. Friend the Economic Secretary?

In the Budget, the Chancellor pledged to consider incentives to encourage take-up of the green deal. One idea is to have a stamp duty particularly for the least energy-efficient homes. How does my hon. Friend intend to advance those incentives and is she prepared to meet me and industry representatives to find a way forward with the Chancellor’s incentives?

Chloe Smith Portrait Miss Smith
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May I take this opportunity to thank my hon. Friend and others for their kind words regarding my role?

As I have mentioned, the green deal is a key part of supporting such green growth and the Government are taking a range of actions to help people to gain control of their household energy bills. I certainly note my hon. Friend’s suggestion and I am happy to meet him to discuss options within public finance constraints.