REFORM OF THE ELECTRICITY MARKET

Early day motion 27, tabled 24 November 1998 by Helen Clark (Labour). Signed by 33 members.

That this House endorses the Government's commitment to fight global warming; notes that most of the carbon dioxide reductions achieved during the 1990s was because of a switch from coal to gas as a fuel for power generation; further notes that a continuation of this trend is the best, cheapest and most practical opportunity for further reductions of carbon dioxide emissions; and therefore calls upon the Government to complete its reform of the electricity market as rapidly as possible so that a fair market place for all fuels can be established, removing any need for there to be a presumption against new gas-fired power stations, allowing gas to resume its contribution towards a cleaner environment and reductions in carbon dioxide.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Conservative 7, Liberal Democrat 1, UUP 1.