Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Craig Whittaker and Chris Huhne

Thursday 1st December 2011 Commons Chamber

[Chris Huhne]

That is absolutely not the case. The right hon. Lady knows very well the importance of sustainability, because—if I may pay tribute to her—she has a long track record in this House of standing up for sustainability. However, sustainability does not apply merely to environmental matters; it applies also to budgets and the growth of industry, and we are putting the solar industry on a sustainable basis for growth.

[Craig Whittaker (Calder Valley) (Con)]

17. What recent discussions he has had with energy suppliers on the provision of credit for energy supply to new businesses; and what assessment he has made of the effect on growth of the level of deposit currently required.