ENERGY PRICES AND THE PROFITS OF UTILITIES

Early day motion 610, tabled 23 October 2013 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 27 members.

That this House notes the suggestion of Sir John Major for a windfall tax of excess profits of energy utilities; and calls for detailed proposals for such an approach to be developed by the Government with a view towards protecting the more vulnerable members of society.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1, Respect 1.