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Lord Evans of Rainow
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(7 years, 11 months ago)
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Margot James
I will note the hon. Lady’s comments and I will write to her. I am sorry, but I did not hear all of the question.
Graham Evans (Weaver Vale) (Con)
INEOS, Tata Chemicals and Banner Chemicals in my constituency provide high-quality, high-wage, high-skilled jobs. What consideration has been given to energy price competiveness in respect of our European neighbours, as a more competitive energy price would disproportionately benefit the northern powerhouse?
Greg Clark
As I said to a number of hon. Members, the energy prices that are paid by businesses generally, and by energy-intensive industries in particular, are a crucial part of competitiveness, and we want to work with these industries to reduce the costs.