Energy Bills

David Nuttall Excerpts

Monday 2nd December 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Davey]

It would be interesting to see the petition, because I am sure that the hon. Gentleman did not show the people who signed it the small print, which shows that the price freeze would reduce competition, reduce investment, and is a complete con.

[Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)]

Does the Secretary of State agree that the best way to secure lower energy bills and more investment in the energy sector in the long term is for Government to cut corporation tax further, to cut the regulatory burden on companies, to increase competition, and to scrap altogether Government-imposed green and social levies on energy bills?

[Mr Davey]

There were moments in that question when I thought my hon. Friend was doing a good job, but I am afraid I cannot agree with everything he says.