Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Feb 2019
Net Zero Carbon Emissions: UK’s Progress
"Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that UK Export Finance should also consider ceasing to invest in the fossil fuel infrastructure throughout the world, on which it is largely focused?..."Anna McMorrin - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Feb 2019
Net Zero Carbon Emissions: UK’s Progress
"We are looking at this in the Environmental Audit Committee, and that is not the case. The investment has gone up hugely, and we think the Government need to put a stop to it...."Anna McMorrin - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Feb 2019
Net Zero Carbon Emissions: UK’s Progress
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Written Question
Monday 28th January 2019
Asked by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that smaller companies in the energy supply market are eligible to participate in the Warm Home Discount scheme.
Answered by Claire Perry
No suppliers are unable to participate in the Warm Home Discount. Suppliers with fewer customers than the obligated threshold already have the option to approach Ofgem to participate in the scheme voluntarily. This year, there are 3 suppliers with less than 250,000 domestic customers, who have opted to participate in the scheme voluntarily.
For all suppliers, we took the decision following the Warm Home Discount consultation last year to reduce the threshold for participation over time. It will remain at 250,000 domestic accounts for participating suppliers in 2018/19, and then reduce to 200,000 in 2019/20 and 150,000 in 2020/21. We intend to reduce the threshold to zero or a small minimum, if the evidence on the impacts of reducing the threshold on the energy markets supports this approach. This gradual reduction will give smaller suppliers time to prepare for delivery, adjust their business models and help minimise the risk of non-compliance.
Written Question
Monday 28th January 2019
Asked by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate his Department has made of the number of smaller energy companies who have been unable to participate in the Warm Home Discount scheme as a result of having fewer than 250,000 customers.
Answered by Claire Perry
No suppliers are unable to participate in the Warm Home Discount. While 15 of the approximately 60 energy suppliers currently in operation are obligated under the Warm Home Discount scheme this winter, others may approach Ofgem to participate voluntarily, and 3 have opted to do so.
The threshold for mandatory participation will be reduced over time, from 250,000 domestic customers in 2018/19 to 200,000 domestic customers in 2019/20 and 150,000 in 2020/21. We intend to reduce the threshold to zero or a small minimum, if the evidence on the impacts of reducing the threshold on the energy markets supports this approach. This gradual reduction will give smaller suppliers time to prepare for delivery, adjust their business models and help minimise the risk of non-compliance.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 16 Jan 2019
UN Climate Change Conference: Government Response
"I beg to move,
That this House has considered the UK Government response to the UN climate change conference 2018.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I thank all colleagues who are here for this important debate, particularly on a day such as this. I …..."Anna McMorrin - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 16 Jan 2019
UN Climate Change Conference: Government Response
"Absolutely. I thank my hon. Friend for that important intervention. I am coming to his exact point. It is now more urgent than ever that we take action to cut greenhouse gas emissions...."Anna McMorrin - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 16 Jan 2019
UN Climate Change Conference: Government Response
"I agree with the hon. Gentleman that we are set to miss our crucial international targets...."Anna McMorrin - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 16 Jan 2019
UN Climate Change Conference: Government Response
"Absolutely. During those two critical weeks of discussions in Katowice, we saw a distinct lack of political will to tackle climate change with anything like the urgency required. Predictably, countries such the United States and Saudi Arabia sought to deny the science, and routinely disrupted proceedings. However, far too many …..."Anna McMorrin - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 16 Jan 2019
UN Climate Change Conference: Government Response
"I completely agree with my hon. Friend on that important point, which I will address in my remarks. I hope the Government will respond adequately.
We saw that too many countries came unprepared to agree to those targets, leaving gaping holes in the rulebook. COP24 was a perfect opportunity to …..."Anna McMorrin - View Speech
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