Brian Binley MP for Northampton South has praised the Governments approach to the Energy Bill in the House of Commons yesterday during a debate on its second reading.
Brian said: “I greatly welcome the general thrust of the Bill. I believe it will be a major advance, provided we get it right, but there is a lot to do to help it become a better bill. In general the House wants the Bill to succeed and considers it important and we should be able to tap into the House’s collective knowledge of an issue that is so important to the future well-being of our country.”
Brian was particularly impressed with the Bills ability to offer new strong economic opportunities, providing new jobs, improved energy security and reduced fuel poverty.
Brian said: “Improvements in energy efficiency are a vital part of the wider picture of our energy policy, for a number of reasons. They are central to the success of our economy, to the well being of our children and grandchildren and are of extremely important to the jobs market.”
“However, they are extremely important to consumers, particularly those who are less privileged than many other people in the country.”
Brian went on to warn the Government that energy can only be saved if there is energy in the first place.
Brian said: “The whole process of generation has become even more delicate and important as a result of happenings on the other side of the world. The future of energy supply is now a very pertinent matter to which we need to devote serious attention.”
“The green deal programme is one of the most startling and innovative policies I have ever seen during my time in the House. As I have said there are ways we can improve it, but it is a gem of an idea on which we can build.”
“The green deal has a focus on the sectors which will provide the growth that we need to ensure the success of the whole budget strategy.”
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