Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Clive Betts and Matt Hancock

Thursday 4th September 2014 Commons Chamber

[Matthew Hancock]

Constraint payments have been in place for many years, and those for renewable energy are no different from those for other types of energy. They are part of making sure that we have the right amount of power in the grid. The Government have halved the amount paid per unit of electricity, so the hon. Gentleman, rather than harping, should stand up and say, “Congratulations. Can we do some more?”

[Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield South East) (Lab)]

10. What steps he is taking to help households improve their energy efficiency.