Energy Bill

Lord Teverson Excerpts

Tuesday 9th July 2013 Grand Committee

[Lord Jenkin of Roding]

When I first went to the Treasury in 1970, one of the things they said was, “You’ve got to realise that 50% of the population does not understand what 50% means”.

[Lord Teverson]

Do we know which 50%? That is the question.

My noble friend Lady Maddock is being too modest. When we went through the Green Energy Bill we encountered some really strange language. We asked why it was written in that way, and it turned out it was supposed to be written in plain English—in a way that people would understand. Actually, this amendment is perfect for what it should be. The draftsman has written it in a clear and easily understood format. That is exactly what it should say, and I hope that the Secretary of State, the Minister and the Government will see a way to bring it in.

[Baroness Verma]

My Lords, I would like to start—