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Department: Scotland Office
Wednesday 14th September 2011

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Moore Portrait Michael Moore
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We are keen to ensure that consumers have as much choice as possible, whether through extending the transmission networks for all different kinds of energy or through looking at ways of enhancing competitiveness in the market by increasing transparency and improving smart meters. All those measures need to be looked at, and I will certainly put the right hon. Gentleman’s point to the energy companies the next time we talk.

Mike Weir Portrait Mr Mike Weir (Angus) (SNP)
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In those discussions about off-grid gas consumers, did the Secretary of State talk about the escalating price and the need to avoid a repeat of the difficulty in ensuring supplies during the severe weather last winter?