SECURITY OF ENERGY SUPPLIES

Early day motion 784, tabled 4 March 2004 by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative). Signed by 56 members.

That this House is concerned about the security of supply of energy in the medium term; notes that the UK's indigenous gas supplies are running down and that it is forecast to be a net importer of gas from 2005; further notes that the coal industry is under threat from environmental constraints and a significant amount of coal burned now is imported; notes that the present renewables target, which is only three per cent. is not being met and that the decommissioning of nuclear power stations will begin in 2008; and calls upon the Government to open a full and frank debate on the future of UK energy supplies.

Signatures by party: Conservative 44, Labour 4, Liberal Democrat 3, Independent Conservative 2, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, UUP 1.