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John Pugh Excerpts
Thursday 6th June 2013

(10 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Barker of Battle Portrait Gregory Barker
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Obviously, we are very sorry when any business goes into administration, but I think the hon. Gentleman is being a little hasty. It is very early days for the green deal and for one business that, sadly, has gone into receivership there are dozens, if not hundreds, of new small and medium-sized enterprises that are starting up to come into the new competitive marketplace that we are creating.

John Pugh Portrait John Pugh (Southport) (LD)
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What steps are being taken to stop profiteering by the National Grid, which can charge a fortune to move or change a domestic meter?

Lord Barker of Battle Portrait Gregory Barker
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If my hon. Friend has real evidence of profiteering, we would love to see it. If he shares it with us, we will take steps to crack down on it.