Finance Bill

George Howarth Excerpts

Tuesday 8th September 2015 Commons Chamber

Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

[The Temporary Chair (Mr George Howarth)]

With this it will be convenient to discuss new clause 2—Report on the removal of the Climate Change Levy exemption—

“(1) No later than 6 months following the passing of this Act the Chancellor of the Exchequer shall publish a report into the effect of the removal of the Climate Change Levy exemption on renewable energy generators.

(2) That report must include information about:

(a) The effect that the removal of the exemption has had on existing generators

(b) The effect that the removal of the exemption has had on projects which were in the planning process

(c) The cumulative effect on investor confidence in renewable energy of this change in the context of wider government policy on renewable energy; and

(d) The effect of these changes on the United Kingdom’s ability to meet its climate change targets and commitments.”

[The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Damian Hinds)]

Clause 45 ends the exemption—[Interruption.]

[The Temporary Chair]

Order. Will Members leaving the Chamber please do so quietly?

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[Alison McGovern]

I thank the Minister for giving way. First, I supported my hon. Friend the Member for Leicester West (Liz Kendall). Secondly, I thought I liked the Minister.

[The Temporary Chair (Mr George Howarth)]

Order. Before the Minister resumes her speech, fascinating and colourful as this exchange is I hope that it will not be too extended.