Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Graeme Morrice and Huw Irranca-Davies

Thursday 12th July 2012 Commons Chamber

[Graeme Morrice (Livingston) (Lab)]

10. What assessment he has made of the potential effects of the provisions of the draft Energy Bill on the competitiveness of the energy market.

[Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore) (Lab)]

20. What assessment he has made of the potential effects of the provisions of the draft Energy Bill on the competitiveness of the energy market.

[The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (Mr Edward Davey)]

The draft Energy Bill focuses on encouraging greater investment and competition in the energy market as we make the transition to a low carbon future. The provisions in the Bill are about removing barriers to entry and allowing all forms of low carbon generation to come forward and compete on a level playing field. In addition to the provisions in the draft Bill, Ofgem has consulted on liquidity proposals and the Government have issued a call for evidence regarding the availability of long-term contracts for independent generators.