Solar Power (Feed-in Tariff)

Debate between Dan Rogerson and Chris Huhne

Wednesday 23rd November 2011 Commons Chamber

[Chris Huhne]

Well, we could do that, but it would have to be part of the longer-term consultation on the comprehensive review, which we will carry out.

[Dan Rogerson]

I thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention, as far as it goes. I hope that a huge amount of effort will be devoted to putting that problem right very quickly.

As other Members want to speak and as I have taken so many interventions, I will be brief. One other issue that I want to focus on, which has not been raised, is the concentration on energy efficiency for people who want to take advantage of the tariff. That is hugely problematic in areas such as mine that have older housing stock, which it will be very difficult to get up to the standard. I do not think that there is—

[Chris Huhne]

rose—

[Dan Rogerson]

I will not give way, but the Minister will have a chance to respond in his summing up.