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628092
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-03more like thismore than 2016-11-03
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Energy: Meters more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effect on the smart meter rollout in the North of Scotland of Arqiva providing signal coverage to 80 per cent of customers in that area. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 51760 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-08more like thismore than 2016-11-08
answer text <p>As the Data and Communications Company’s communications service provider for the north region (which includes Scotland), Arqiva is contracted to provide Wide Area Network (WAN) coverage of at least 99.5% of GB premises by the end of 2020. This level of coverage compares favourably with other technologies, such as mobile and broadband networks.</p><p> </p><p>Arqiva is on track to deliver its contractual coverage commitments, having already achieved coverage of more than 80% of premises in the north region. Energy suppliers will be made aware of the areas in which WAN is available at any point in time, and can plan their rollout accordingly.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-08T16:10:49.593Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-08T16:10:49.593Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
628093
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-03more like thismore than 2016-11-03
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Aircraft: Carbon Dioxide more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking at international level to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from aircraft. more like this
tabling member constituency North Swindon more like this
tabling member printed
Justin Tomlinson more like this
uin 51752 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-11more like thismore than 2016-11-11
answer text <p>The Government believes that international aviation emissions, given their global nature, are best tackled at the global level. The Department for Transport leads on this issue, working closely with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.</p><p>In October the UK and the 190 other States agreed to introduce a global measure to address CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from international aviation in the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Under the deal, which is a major step to ensure international aviation contributes to the Paris Agreement’s wider climate objective of keeping the global temperature rise below 2°C, airlines will offset their emissions with reductions from other sectors and activities, with the aim of delivering carbon-neutral growth of international aviation from 2020. The UK’s focus will now be on ensuring the measure is implemented successfully across the world.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-11T12:15:33.873Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-11T12:15:33.873Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4105
label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
627482
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-02more like thismore than 2016-11-02
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Fuel Poverty more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many people are deemed to live in fuel poverty; and how this figure has changed over the last three years. more like this
tabling member constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale more like this
tabling member printed
Tim Farron more like this
uin 51747 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-07more like thismore than 2016-11-07
answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>Fuel poverty is measured at household level. The official statistics for the past three years for which data is available show that the number of households living in fuel poverty has remained relatively stable.</p><p> </p><p>There were 2.36 million households living in fuel poverty in England in 2012, this fell slightly to 2.35 million households in 2013, then increased to 2.38 million households in 2014.</p><p> </p><p>We believe the most sustainable way to address fuel poverty is by improving the energy efficiency of homes occupied by those living in fuel poverty. Between 2012 and 2014 the number of fuel poor homes with an energy efficiency rating of E, F or G reduced by approximately 350,000.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-07T18:00:29.007Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-07T18:00:29.007Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1591
label Biography information for Tim Farron more like this
627489
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-02more like thismore than 2016-11-02
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading European Community Urgent Radiological Information Exchange more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether it is his policy that the UK will remain part of the European Community Urgent Radiological Information Exchange after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency East Lothian more like this
tabling member printed
George Kerevan more like this
uin 51654 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-08more like thismore than 2016-11-08
answer text <p>The Government is assessing the legal and policy implications of the public’s vote to leave the EU. This assessment includes implications for the UK’s membership of the European Atomic Energy Community and participation in the European Community Urgent Radiological Information Exchange.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
grouped question UIN 51592 more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-08T16:31:06.717Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-08T16:31:06.717Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4416
label Biography information for George Kerevan more like this
627491
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-02more like thismore than 2016-11-02
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Energy: Meters more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate he has made of the effect of delays to the DCC go-live date. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 51579 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-07more like thismore than 2016-11-07
answer text <p>The Data and Communications Company has made significant progress and is undertaking final preparations for live services.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, consumers are able to receive smart meters and more than 4.2 million are already operating in homes and small businesses across the country. This allows consumers the opportunity to start accessing the benefits of smart metering early, and helps suppliers learn important lessons ahead of the main phase of the Programme when most consumers will receive their smart meters.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-07T17:12:07.69Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-07T17:12:07.69Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
627492
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-02more like thismore than 2016-11-02
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Energy: Meters more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effect of increased volumes of SMETS1 smart meters being installed on customers' ability to switch energy supplier. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 51580 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-08more like thismore than 2016-11-08
answer text <p>The roll-out of SMETS1 meters is enabling consumers to take control of their energy use, save money and receive accurate bills, as energy suppliers trial, test and optimise their approaches prior to the main phase of the roll-out.</p><p> </p><p>Households and small businesses with SMETS1 meters can still switch energy suppliers. If the new supplier can’t operate the meter in smart mode, the meter will continue accurately to record energy consumption and can be used in ‘traditional’ mode, with meter readings taken manually.</p><p> </p><p>Work is underway to make existing SMETS1 meters interoperable with the DCC. Once this work is complete, customers will be able to retain their smart service when they switch energy supplier.</p><p> </p><p>Ofgem has introduced rules designed to help domestic consumers understand if the smart services they are receiving will be maintained when they switch supplier[1].</p><p> </p><p>[1] (<a href="https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/ofgem-publications/41868/smart-meters-effective-switching.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/ofgem-publications/41868/smart-meters-effective-switching.pdf</a>.)</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-08T16:43:49.667Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-08T16:43:49.667Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
627493
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-02more like thismore than 2016-11-02
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Euratom more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the implications are for UK membership of the European Atomic Energy Community of the UK's decision to leave the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency East Lothian more like this
tabling member printed
George Kerevan more like this
uin 51592 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-08more like thismore than 2016-11-08
answer text <p>The Government is assessing the legal and policy implications of the public’s vote to leave the EU. This assessment includes implications for the UK’s membership of the European Atomic Energy Community and participation in the European Community Urgent Radiological Information Exchange.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
grouped question UIN 51654 more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-08T16:31:06.78Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-08T16:31:06.78Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4416
label Biography information for George Kerevan more like this
627494
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-02more like thismore than 2016-11-02
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Electricity Generation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what his Department's timetable is for publication of its plans for the next Contract for Difference allocation round for less established technologies. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 51594 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-10more like thismore than 2016-11-10
answer text <p>We published further details of the next Contract for Difference Allocation Round on 9 November 2016. Details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/contracts-for-difference/contract-for-difference</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-10T16:05:59.45Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-10T16:05:59.45Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
627495
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-02more like thismore than 2016-11-02
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Data and Communications Company more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the reasons are for the time taken to prepare the readiness of the Data and Communications Company after Capita plc was awarded the operating licence in October 2013; and what the timetable is for that company to become ready. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 51595 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-10more like thismore than 2016-11-10
answer text <p>The majority of the new smart metering data and communications infrastructure went live on 8 November. This will enable the next generation of smart meters to be installed across Great Britain and put households and business in control of their energy use.</p><p>Since being awarded the DCC Licence in September 2013, Smart DCC Ltd has overseen the detailed design, build and test of the shared system that will carry smart metering data for all energy suppliers. It was important that the system was fully tested so energy suppliers can use it reliably and consumers can benefit from accurate bills, feedback on their energy consumption, and can switch energy suppliers quickly and easily.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-10T16:00:02.357Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-10T16:00:02.357Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
627498
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-02more like thismore than 2016-11-02
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Wind Power: Scottish Islands more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate his Department has made of the potential economic benefits of the remote Scottish islands onshore wind projects for (a) the regional economies of those islands and (b) the wider UK supply chain. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 51581 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-07more like thismore than 2016-11-07
answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>The latest economic assessment of the benefits of onshore wind in the Scottish islands was made in 2013. The UK Government and the Scottish Government appointed Baringa Partners (incorporating Redpoint Energy) and TNEI to undertake an independent study to assess whether Scottish Island Renewables could make a cost effective contribution to meeting the UK’s renewable energy targets. The Scottish Islands Renewable Project report was published on 14 May 2013 and can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/199038/Scottish_Islands_Renewable_Project_Baringa_TNEI_FINAL_Report_Publication_version_14May2013__2_.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/199038/Scottish_Islands_Renewable_Project_Baringa_TNEI_FINAL_Report_Publication_version_14May2013__2_.pdf</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-07T17:58:44.603Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-07T17:58:44.603Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this