Oral Answers to Questions

Craig Whittaker Excerpts

Wednesday 3rd July 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Jones]

The hon. Gentleman is in a terrible quandary. On the one hand, he wants to support his Westminster boss and accept coalition spending cuts; on the other, he wants to obey his Cardiff boss who says, “Enough is enough”, and borrow more: one man, two guvnors.

[Craig Whittaker (Calder Valley) (Con)]

5. What discussions he has had on the effect of the Government's energy policies on the Welsh economy.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Stephen Crabb)]

This Government’s energy reforms are designed to attract substantial investment in energy infrastructure throughout the UK, including in Wales. I believe that Wales has a key and significant role to play in meeting the challenge of creating a low-carbon energy network, fit for the 21st century.

[Craig Whittaker]

Does the Minister agree that last week’s announcement on contracts for difference provides future certainty for all investors?

[Stephen Crabb]

I certainly do agree. That announcement and other spending review announcements show that we are a serious Government—serious about attracting the investment that Wales and the UK need to keep the lights on and upgrade our energy networks.