RENEWABLE HEAT INCENTIVE

Early day motion 143, tabled 3 June 2010 by Lord Whitehead (Labour). Signed by 142 members.

That this House notes the major contribution that renewable heat can make in meeting the UK's legally binding renewable energy target, creating green jobs and reducing dependency on imported fossil fuels; further notes the Coalition Agreement's statement of intent to increase this target; supports the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI); further notes that current Ministers voted in the previous Parliament in support of the RHI and that industry confidence in the RHI has led to considerable investment in green jobs, manufacturing and installation capacity; and believes it is critically important for the Government to move quickly to maintain this confidence by making clear its intent to proceed with the RHI broadly in line with the recent consultation, subject to further consideration of the details and after full consideration of the consultation responses.

Signatures by party: Labour 79, Liberal Democrat 31, Conservative 21, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1.