Energy: Green Deal

Countess of Mar Excerpts

Wednesday 26th March 2014 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Verma]

My Lords, the party opposite really does not get long-term investment in the energy sector. To bring Ukraine into a Green Deal question is a little far-fetched.

[The Countess of Mar (CB)]

My Lords, does the noble Baroness agree that the homes that would benefit most from the Green Deal are largely owned by elderly people who do not have a long-term view because they are probably not going to live long enough to make the repayments? How are they going to deal with that problem?

[Baroness Verma]

My Lords, energy efficiency is for everyone, old and young.