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Stephen Kerr Excerpts
Tuesday 12th December 2017

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Harrington of Watford Portrait Richard Harrington
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Like the hon. Lady, I commend what the European Investment Bank has done, but the Government are totally committed to renewables and to our own investment in getting a carbon free environment in the way that has been very successful over the last few years.

Stephen Kerr Portrait Stephen Kerr (Stirling) (Con)
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Can the Minister confirm that up to £557 million will be made available for less established renewable electricity projects as part of the clean growth strategy, and that projects in Scotland will be able to compete for their share of that fund?

Lord Harrington of Watford Portrait Richard Harrington
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right, and that is very much an important part of the industrial strategy.