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  Energy Security
  
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  The majority of MPs voted against the motion:[1]
  
  **This House 
  * ''acknowledges'' that the security of the UK's energy supply has become of increasing importance over the last five years; 
  * ''understands'' that with over eight GW of coal and a further seven GW of nuclear generating capacity coming offline in the next decade the UK faces a potentially serious energy gap by 2016; 
  * ''regrets'' that with only 2 per cent. of the UK's energy needs coming from renewable sources, the UK is one of the worst performers in Europe; 
  * ''notes'' that the Government's own Renewables Advisory Board has established that the UK is set to miss its EU renewables target for 2020 even with significant policy changes; 
  * ''further notes'' that, as an island nation, the UK has major potential as a source of wave and tidal energy; 
  * ''deplores'' the fact that the Marine Renewables Deployment Fund has not delivered monies to a single project since its creation in 2005; 
  * ''regrets'' that the Government's latest Energy Bill contains insufficient provisions for feed-in tariffs for microgeneration, the fast roll-out of smart meters or any serious help for the fuel poor; and 
  * ''urgently'' presses the Government to act now to secure the UK's energy supplies for the future.
  
  In its place a new motion was proposed:[2]
  
  ** This House
  * ''acknowledges'' that the Government is addressing the recent sharp increases in fossil fuel prices, which reflect an imbalance between supply and demand in global markets, through international engagement; 
  * ''recognises'' that the UK has the most competitive energy markets among the G7 nations, as recognised by independent analysts; 
  * ''acknowledges'' the Government's success in establishing a market framework which encourages sharp increases in gas import and storage capacity; 
  * ''further acknowledges'' the Government's success in establishing a clear framework for investment in new nuclear generation capacity through the Nuclear White Paper, and in setting out a blueprint for a historic expansion of renewable generation through the Renewable Energy Strategy consultation; 
  * ''recognises'' the Government's work in promoting energy efficiency as an integral part of its strategy; 
  * ''commends'' the Government's efforts to counter fuel poverty through the Winter Fuel Payment and through securing major financial commitments from energy supply companies; 
  * ''notes'' the Government's support for microgeneration; 
  * ''recognises'' that the Energy, Climate Change and Planning Bills will provide a legislative framework that is fit for purpose in changing market conditions and that supports the Government's policy objectives; 
  * ''believes'' that the Opposition's failure to show clear leadership on energy could put at risk Great Britain's energy security; 
  * ''condemns'' their failure to support the Government's Renewables Obligation; and 
  * ''deplores'' their opposition to the Planning Bill, which will provide greater certainty for major infrastructure building and help secure Great Britain's future energy independence.
  
  which passed without a further vote.
  
  
  
  * [1] [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2008-06-30a.610.1#g610.3  Alan Duncan MP], House of Commons, 30 June 2008
  * [2] [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2008-06-30a.610.1#g619.0 John Hutton MP], House of Commons, 30 June 2008
  
  
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