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Oral Answers to Questions

Jo Churchill Excerpts
Thursday 17th September 2015

(9 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Amber Rudd Portrait Amber Rudd
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I believe that thebigdeal.com is one of many switching opportunities, so it would not be for me to prefer one over the other. We thoroughly encourage and support switching, which is a great way to reduce energy bills and I would encourage everybody to do so, including hon. Members.

Jo Churchill Portrait Jo Churchill (Bury St Edmunds) (Con)
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Although I appreciate fully the need to cut subsidies, the decision made on 9 September on pre-accreditation for the feed-in tariff will negatively affect my constituents, as well, as we have heard, as those of other Members. It sends a negative message to investors in the green economy, puts dozens of anaerobic digestion projects at risk and jeopardises the conversion of food waste to energy in Suffolk. Will the Secretary of State assure me that investments in green technology will continue to be incentivised?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call Clive Lewis.