Energy Bills

Tom Blenkinsop Excerpts

Monday 2nd December 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Davey]

There were moments in that question when I thought my hon. Friend was doing a good job, but I am afraid I cannot agree with everything he says.

[Tom Blenkinsop (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) (Lab)]

Is it not the case that this Minister and the Prime Minister only dare ask the big six to freeze energy prices, while the Leader of the Opposition will make the big six freeze energy prices?

[Mr Davey]

I am more impressed by what people do when they are in office. The Leader of the Opposition did nothing on competition when he was in office. He helped create the big six and he kept them in business. Frankly, we would like an apology from him and his party for the way they sucked up to the big six.