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628092

registered interest
date	03/11/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy: Meters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Orkney and Shetland
tabling member printed	Mr Alistair Carmichael
uin	51760
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2016 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> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 08/11/2016 16:10:49 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1442 label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael

628198

registered interest
date	03/11/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy: Conservation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to encourage more people to make energy-saving home improvements.
tabling member constituency	East Devon
tabling member printed	Sir Hugo Swire
uin	51779
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2016 answer text <p>The Government has made a commitment to insulate 1 million more homes this Parliament, with 276,000 homes insulated already since May 2015 to end July 2016.</p><p>Our proposals to reform the Energy Company Obligation scheme will increase support for low income and vulnerable households from £310 million to £450 million in 2017, with an intention to increase this to £640m each year from 2018 to 2022.</p><p>The Government has also introduced regulation for minimum energy efficiency standards for the private rented sector, which will come into force from April 2018, and will help consumers to reduce their energy bills and have warmer, more energy efficient properties.</p><p>We are also rolling out smart meters, with more than 4.2 million meters now operating across homes and businesses in Great Britain, helping consumers to understand and take control of their energy use.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 08/11/2016 14:57:06 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire

628200

registered interest
date	03/11/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Nuclear Power Stations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of using thorium rather than plutonium in nuclear power plants.
tabling member constituency	East Devon
tabling member printed	Sir Hugo Swire
uin	51802
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2016 answer text <p>BEIS maintains an interest in the global potential of thorium nuclear fuels.</p><p>In 2012, DECC published an initial comparative assessment of thorium and uranium technologies in nuclear power electricity generation. This is available online from:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/thorium-and-uranium-fuel-cycles-comparison-by-the-national-nuclear-laboratory" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/thorium-and-uranium-fuel-cycles-comparison-by-the-national-nuclear-laboratory</a></p><p>BEIS also draws on the expertise of its national laboratories to model nuclear scenarios that include the use of thorium. These are used to inform research and development needs on future nuclear fuel cycles. An overview of these are included in the document “Nuclear Energy Research and Development Roadmap: Future Pathways”, which is available from: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nuclear-energy-research-and-development-roadmap-future-pathways" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nuclear-energy-research-and-development-roadmap-future-pathways</a></p><p>Plutonium plays a different functional role in the design of proposed nuclear fuels than thorium does and would only be used in conjunction with thorium, rather than in place of it. For this reason, BEIS has undertaken no assessment of replacing plutonium with thorium.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 08/11/2016 14:57:20 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire

627482

registered interest
date	02/11/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Fuel Poverty
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
tabling member printed	Tim Farron
uin	51747
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2016 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> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 07/11/2016 18:00:29 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

627491

registered interest
date	02/11/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy: Meters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Orkney and Shetland
tabling member printed	Mr Alistair Carmichael
uin	51579
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2016 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> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 07/11/2016 17:12:07 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1442 label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael

627498

registered interest
date	02/11/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Wind Power: Scottish Islands
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Orkney and Shetland
tabling member printed	Mr Alistair Carmichael
uin	51581
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2016 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> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 07/11/2016 17:58:44 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1442 label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael

627499

registered interest
date	02/11/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy: Meters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when he plans to publish an updated impact assessment for the smart meter programme.
tabling member constituency	Orkney and Shetland
tabling member printed	Mr Alistair Carmichael
uin	51582
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Government intends to publish an updated cost-benefit analysis for the rollout of smart meters shortly.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 07/11/2016 17:08:11 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	1442 label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael

631269

registered interest
date	02/11/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Business
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to maximise the potential benefits of the UK leaving the EU for businesses.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Oliver Colvile
uin	907133
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2016 answer text <p>The UK remains the top destination in Europe for Foreign Direct Investment, unemployment is at its lowest level since 2005. It has a record number of private businesses, and we are going to build on these fundamental strengths to make a Britain that works for everyone; that remains the same outward-looking, globally-minded, big-thinking country it has always been.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 08/11/2016 16:23:47 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4022 label Biography information for Oliver Colvile

626747

registered interest
date	01/11/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Offshore Industry: North Sea
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on support for the North Sea oil and gas sector.
tabling member constituency	Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
tabling member printed	Dr Paul Monaghan
uin	51475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2016 answer text <p>This Government has continuously engaged with this important sector and recognise the challenges it faces. Last week colleagues from HM Treasury and I met with representatives of the industry where we discussed the actions we are taking to maximise economic recovery of the UK Continental Shelf.</p><p>In the last two Budgets, the Government has provided a £2.3bn package of support to make sure the North Sea continues to attract investment, promote exploration and safeguard the future of this vital national asset.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 08/11/2016 14:34:02 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4383 label Biography information for Dr Paul Monaghan

626130

registered interest
date	31/10/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Solar Power: Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when he plans to announce the results of the consultation on proposals to remove solar panels from the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
tabling member constituency	Exeter
tabling member printed	Mr Ben Bradshaw
uin	51017
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2016 answer text <p>We are currently analysing responses to the consultation on reforms to the Renewable Heat Incentive and will be publishing a formal response in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 03/11/2016 17:28:11 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	230 label Biography information for Mr Ben Bradshaw