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Martin Horwood Excerpts
Thursday 1st July 2010

(14 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Barker of Battle Portrait Gregory Barker
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I would be very happy to come to Stoke-on-Trent. It is important that as well as having an ambitious target we understand its impact, particularly on manufacturing industry and efficiency in a global marketplace.

Martin Horwood Portrait Martin Horwood (Cheltenham) (LD)
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One of the most important European initiatives for our future energy supply and the efficient implementation of renewable energy is the European super-grid. The previous Labour Government equivocated over the super-grid; what is the view of this Government?

Lord Barker of Battle Portrait Gregory Barker
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We can see the absolute merits of a super-grid, but we do not yet have a fully evolved policy. I am sure the hon. Gentleman will play a key role in helping that policy emerge.