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Debate between Dominic Raab and Lord Barker of Battle(11 years, 8 months ago)
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Gregory Barker
I will tell the hon. Gentleman what is not fair: scaremongering about the green deal, particularly when that puts off vulnerable people who would otherwise have no access to affordable finance. [Interruption.] The hon. Gentleman can scoff at 7%, but he should compare that to any other form of unsecured lending that is available to people on low wages or the minimum wage. How many people on low incomes, or people who are not lucky enough to be a home owner, can access interest rates like that? He might be a smart home owner himself, but he should think about those who do not have the same opportunities. This actually represents a really good deal.
Mr Dominic Raab (Esher and Walton) (Con)
5. What steps he is taking to reduce energy bills.
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Debate between Dominic Raab and Lord Barker of Battle
Mr Dominic Raab (Esher and Walton) (Con)
In response to a freedom of information request, the Department confirmed that seven documents were prepared for the Copenhagen summit that show the cost to the UK of a 30% cut in EU emissions. When he was Energy Secretary, the Leader of the Opposition made the ludicrous claim that disclosure would damage international relations, and he vetoed it. Given the Minister’s personal commitment to a more transparent approach under FOI, will he publish the seven documents so that taxpayers know the costs that they would bear?
Gregory Barker
I will certainly look into the issue that my hon. Friend raises about Copenhagen. If it is possible, I will publish the documents.
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Debate between Dominic Raab and Lord Barker of Battle
Gregory Barker
I have to say that I simply do not share the hon. Gentleman’s gloomy outlook for the third sector. We are engaging with some excellent social enterprises, and we certainly intend to ensure that the third sector is able to play as big a part as possible in both the green deal and the roll-out of renewable technologies at a micro level, in what is a very exciting agenda.
Mr Dominic Raab (Esher and Walton) (Con)
15. What plans he has to introduce a floor price for carbon.