Energy Tariffs Debate

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Energy Tariffs

Clive Efford Excerpts
Thursday 18th October 2012

(12 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Hayes Portrait Mr Hayes
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I think that the Prime Minister was crystal clear yesterday. [Laughter.] The Opposition are often behind the curve. We believed in one nation when they had not heard of Disraeli. The truth is that the Prime Minister was very clear. This is a policy intent, which will be delivered through the necessary mechanisms. Luckily, the Energy Bill is to be presented to the House, and that will allow proper scrutiny and consideration by Opposition Members and others.

Clive Efford Portrait Clive Efford (Eltham) (Lab)
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Will the Minister arrange for the impact assessment of the Prime Minister’s announcement to be placed in the Library, so that we can all have a look at it?

John Hayes Portrait Mr Hayes
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The hon. Gentleman is an experienced Member of the House. When the proposals are presented, of course there will be an impact assessment.