Energy and Climate Change

Lord Barker of Battle Excerpts

Wednesday 12th June 2013 Ministerial Corrections

[Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield) (Lab/Co-op)]

Does the Minister agree that smart metering gives the consumer—the householder—real information on how much energy they are using? How quickly can we get smart metering into every home in Britain, hopefully along with a carbon monoxide detector that will save people’s lives?

[Gregory Barker]

First, on carbon monoxide detectors, the hon. Gentleman is the champion in this House of that very important technology and I thank him for his engagement with my Department. We are working closely to ensure that the green deal will push through the roll-out of carbon monoxide detectors.

On smart meters, we now have what we believe to be the most ambitious programme in Europe, beginning in earnest in 2014 and completing by 2019. It is very exciting and very radical.

[Official Report, 6 June 2013, Vol. 563, c. 1645.]

Letter of correction from Gregory Barker:

An error has been identified in the oral answer given on 6 June 2013 to the hon. Member for Huddersfield (Mr Sheerman).

The correct answer should have been:

[Gregory Barker]

First, on carbon monoxide detectors, the hon. Gentleman is the champion in this House of that very important technology and I thank him for his engagement with my Department. We are working closely to ensure that the green deal will push through the roll-out of carbon monoxide detectors.

On smart meters, we now have what we believe to be the most ambitious programme in Europe, beginning in earnest in the autumn of 2015 and completing by end 2020. It is very exciting and very radical.