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Debate between Jason McCartney and Charles Hendry
Thursday 10th February 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Charles Hendry Portrait Charles Hendry
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I remember well the debates on the introduction of feed-in tariffs. It was the force of Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Labour votes—[Interruption]—Labour Back-Bench votes. That was the combination that forced the then Labour Government to accept feed-in tariffs. This Government are ensuring that that money can be targeted on areas where we can see a massive roll-out. It should not be diverted into big solar farms. We want to ensure that the maximum number of people can benefit, which is why we are undertaking our review.

Jason McCartney Portrait Jason McCartney (Colne Valley) (Con)
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10. What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the feed-in tariff payments system for electricity generated by domestic solar panels.