David Nuttall
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Thursday 17th September 2015
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Amber Rudd
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.
Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)
At periods of peak demand this winter, how much spare capacity will the UK have from its own supplies?
Amber Rudd
After National Grid takes account of the various resources it has to add to capacity, that will be over 5%.