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Electricity Market Reform

Debate between Chris Huhne and Charles Walker
Tuesday 12th July 2011

(12 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Huhne Portrait Chris Huhne
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The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. We continue to monitor that issue and are discussing it with Ofgem. We will bring forward any appropriate measures when we have considered the matter.

Charles Walker Portrait Mr Charles Walker (Broxbourne) (Con)
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Carbon charging is a tax on jobs. Why are we retarding economic recovery by introducing what is in essence a carbon tax on business and job creation?