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Oral Answers to Questions

David Nuttall Excerpts
Thursday 17th September 2015

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Amber Rudd Portrait Amber Rudd
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Our energy security relies upon an energy mix. We therefore support shale and feel that the right way to approach it is to have a planning process that councils adhere to. We stand ready to help councils when they need it, and I hope that we will have the opportunity to do so.

David Nuttall Portrait Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)
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At periods of peak demand this winter, how much spare capacity will the UK have from its own supplies?

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After National Grid takes account of the various resources it has to add to capacity, that will be over 5%.