division_name: Opposition Day &#8212; 16th Allotted Day &#8212; Energy Security
motion: <p class="" pid="b.610.3/1" pwmotiontext="yes">I beg to move,</p>
  
  <p class="indent" pid="b.610.3/2" pwmotiontext="yes">That 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.</p>
  
  <p class="" pid="b.619.0/1" pwmotiontext="yes">I beg to move, To leave out from "House" to the end of the Question, and to add instead thereof:</p>
  
  <p class="indent" pid="b.619.0/2" pwmotiontext="yes">"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.".</p>
  
  <p pid="b.651.9/1" pwmotiontext="yes"><i> Question put accordingly, </i>That the original words stand part of the Question:&#8212;</p>
  
  <p pid="b.651.9/2" pwmotiontext="yes"><i> The House divided:</i> Ayes 183, Noes 279.</p>