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Lords debate on motion to call attention to the rise in gas prices and the implications for energy policy. Motion withdrawn.

Lead member
Baroness O'Cathain
Answering member
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
Department
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Debates
Date
25 May 2006
Reference
682 c927-59
House
House of Lords

Whether the present arrangements for the import of Cuban cigars into the United Kingdom are in the interests of the consumer; and whether they will refer the issue to the competition authorities.

Asked by
Lord Patten (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
15 May 2006
Reference
5588; 682 c4WA
House
House of Lords

What percentage of the biomass materials used in co-fired coal power stations that qualify under the renewables obligation is imported rather than grown in the United Kingdom.

Asked by
Lord Patten (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 May 2006
Reference
5546; 681 c153WA
House
House of Lords

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the case for early policy decisions to secure long-term energy supply. Motion withdrawn.

Lead member
Baroness O'Cathain
Answering member
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
Department
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Debates
Date
27 October 2005
Reference
674 c1307-77
House
House of Lords

When they expect the United Kingdom to become a net importer of oil. [HL 530].

Asked by
Lord Marlesford (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
21 December 2004
Reference
HL 530; 667 c148WA
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
29 November 2004
Reference
667 c257-8
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
29 November 2004
Reference
667 c257-8
House
House of Lords
Whether, in the light of the recent reports by National Grid Transco and Ofgem, they are satisfied that there will be adequate supplies of gas and electricity to meet the winter demand, including demand in exceptional circumstances.
Asked by
Lord Ezra (Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
29 November 2004
Reference
667 c257-8
House
House of Lords

What percentage of the United Kingdom's national energy requirement is supplied by imported French nuclear power; and at what cost, overall and per megawatt.[HL 2813]. - Inc figure.

Asked by
Lord Willoughby de Broke (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
25 May 2004
Reference
HL 2813; 661 c129WA
House
House of Lords

Whether the United Kingdom is dependent on gas supplies from Russia; and, if so, to what extent. [HL 2124].

Asked by
Lord Fearn (Liberal Democrat)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 March 2004
Reference
HL 2124; 659 c156WA
House
House of Lords

Whether electricity generators, in co-firing biomass fuel, face any restrictions on where they must source that fuel, in order for the electricity generated to qualify for renewables obligation certificates; and whether, under the terms of the renewables obligation, as proposed to be amended by the draft Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order...

Asked by
Lord Oxburgh (Crossbench)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 March 2004
Reference
HL 1859; 659 c84-5WA
House
House of Lords

What were the fuel and power imports into the United Kingdom during 2001-02; from which countries they were imported; and whether they will break down the type of fuel and power imported from each country. - Inc figures and ref to www.dti.gov.uk/energy/inform/energy-stats/foreign-trade/inde x.shtm1 It is also contained in Annex G...

Asked by
Lord Mason of Barnsley (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
15 December 2003
Reference
655 c115WA
House
House of Lords

What were the fuel and power imports into the United Kingdom during 2001 and 2002; from which countries they were imported; and whether they will break down the type of fuel or power imported from each country. [HL 5061]. - Includes figures and ref to www.dti.gov.uk/energy/inform/energy_stats/foreign_trade/inde x.shtm and Annex G...

Asked by
Lord Mason of Barnsley (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
29 October 2003
Reference
HL 5061; 654 c43-4WA
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
17 September 2003
Reference
652 c897-8
House
House of Lords
Why energy policy has ceased to be the responsibility of a single Minister.
Asked by
Lord Peyton of Yeovil (Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
17 September 2003
Reference
652 c897-8
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
17 September 2003
Reference
652 c897-8
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
14 July 2003
Reference
651 c622
House
House of Lords
What assessment they have made of the recent report by the Institution of Civil Engineers regarding a future shortfall of energy in the United Kingdom.
Asked by
Lord Dubs (Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
14 July 2003
Reference
651 c622
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
14 July 2003
Reference
651 c622
House
House of Lords

What was the tonnage of coal equivalent in the annual import of electricity from France in each of the past five years. [HL 1516]. - Inc table.

Asked by
Lord Mason of Barnsley (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
19 February 2003
Reference
HL 1516; 644 c179-80WA
House
House of Lords

What were the annual tonnages of coal imported in the past five years, giving names of the exporting countries and the annual tonnage. [HL 1517]. - Inc tables and ref to Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics 2002, at www.dti.gov.uk/energy/inform/dukes/index.shtml.

Asked by
Lord Mason of Barnsley (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
19 February 2003
Reference
HL 1517; 644 c180-6WA
House
House of Lords

Whether the European Union has any fixed rules regarding the degree of dependence, in percentage terms, of any European Union member state on energy resources from any one source; and, if so, how this will affect the candidature for membership of the European Union of those countries which are heavily...

Asked by
Lord Jopling (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
24 September 2002
Reference
638 c248-9WA; HL 5717
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
9 July 2002
Reference
637 c560
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
9 July 2002
Reference
637 c560
House
House of Lords
What is their long-term policy for the coal industry, including the import of foreign coal.
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
9 July 2002
Reference
637 c560
House
House of Lords

Which are the top five importers from the Philippines; and what products they import. [HL 4618]. - Inc table.

Asked by
Lord Hoyle (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 June 2002
Reference
HL 4618; 636 c76WA
House
House of Lords

Following the publication of the energy review of the Performance Surveillance Unit, whether they will detail their proposwed contingency plans and gas supply obligations in the event of a gas supply emergency when the United Kingdom becomes a significant gas importer, in order to cover the obligations which should be...

Asked by
Lord Moynihan (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
19 March 2002
Reference
HL 3237; 632 c133WA
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
22 January 2002
Reference
630 c1382-3
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
22 January 2002
Reference
630 c1382-3
House
House of Lords
Whether they propose to provide additional assistance to the coal industry. - Inc figures.
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
22 January 2002
Reference
630 c1382-3
House
House of Lords

Lords debate on unstarred question on case for a cleaner coal demonstration plant.

Lead member
Lord Lofthouse of Pontefract
Answering member
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
Department
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Questions for short debate
Date
20 November 2001
Reference
628 c1078-92
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
22 October 2001
Reference
627 c813-4
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
22 October 2001
Reference
627 c813-4
House
House of Lords
What measures they are taking to provide security for energy supplies.
Asked by
Lord Ezra (Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
22 October 2001
Reference
627 c813-4
House
House of Lords

What has been the trend in Anglo-Georgian trade since 1996; what are the prospects for improvement; and whether Export Credit Guarantee cover will be made available for this business. [HL 1104]. - Including table.

Asked by
Lord Biffen (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 March 2001
Reference
HL 1104; 623 c120WA
House
House of Lords

What is the ratio of non-Euroland trade to gross domestic product; and how this ratio compares with each Eurozone country's ratio of non-Euroland trade. [HL 1037]. - Including table.

Asked by
Lord Lamont of Lerwick (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 March 2001
Reference
HL 1037; 623 c119WA
House
House of Lords

What was the total output of motor cars and commercial vehicles made in the United Kingdom in each year since 1995; and what were the totals of United Kingdom exports and imports of such cars and vehicles in the same period. [HL 333]. - Includes tables.

Asked by
Unknown (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
29 January 2001
Reference
HL 333; 621 c35WA
House
House of Lords

What was the total output, in millions of tones, of United Kingdom steel in each year since 1995; and what were the totals of United Kingdom steel exports and imports in each year since 1995. [HL 334]. - Includes table.

Asked by
Unknown (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
29 January 2001
Reference
HL 334; 621 c35-6WA
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
28 November 2000
Reference
619 c1249-50
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
28 November 2000
Reference
619 c1249-50
House
House of Lords
What steps they are taking, through the European Union, to prevent faulty domestic electrical appliances manufactured outside the European Union and carrying forced trade marks from entering the United Kingdom by means of the Single European Market.
Asked by
Lord Harrison (Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
28 November 2000
Reference
619 c1249-50
House
House of Lords

Lords debate on unstarred question on whether the state of the British clothing and textile industry is satisfactory.

Lead member
Lord Feldman
Answering member
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
Department
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Questions for short debate
Date
9 May 2000
Reference
612 c1443-57
House
House of Lords

How many new cars were purchased by United Kingdom residents in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999; how many motor cars were imported into the United Kingdom in each of those years; and what were the total exports from the United Kingdom of motor cars in each year of the...

Asked by
Unknown (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
3 May 2000
Reference
HL 2138; 612 c183-4WA
House
House of Lords

In respect of the years 1996, 1997 and 1998, how many cars and commercial vehicles were: (a) produced in the United Kingdom; (b) exported from the United Kingdom to other European Union countries; and (c) imported from other European Union countries into the United Kingdom; and what were the corresponding...

Asked by
Lord Pearson of Rannoch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 March 2000
Reference
HL 1498; 611 c32-4WA
House
House of Lords

What percentage of the United Kingdom's total visible exports and imports and, separately, of the United Kingdom's invisible exports and imports were accounted for by trade with the United States in 1978, 1988 and the last complete year; and what measures are being taken by HM Government to increase the...

Asked by
Unknown (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
14 February 2000
Reference
HL 854; 609 c121-3WA
House
House of Lords

What proportion of gas used by gas fired power stations will need to be imported by the year 2010. [HL 661]. - Inc figures.

Asked by
Lord Hardy of Wath (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
31 January 2000
Reference
HL 661; 609 c8-9WA
House
House of Lords

What were the average level of tariffs imposed by (a) the United States and (b) Canada on exports from the United Kingdom; and what were the average level of tariffs imposed by the United Kingdom on imports from (a) the United States and (b) Canada in 1972, 1982, 1992 and...

Asked by
Unknown (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
5 November 1999
Reference
HL 4334; 606 c108-10WA
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
21 October 1999
Reference
605 c1285
House
House of Lords
Whether there is any prospect of the United Kingdom being admitted to the North Americn Free Trade Agreement.
Asked by
Lord Renton of Mount Harry (Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
21 October 1999
Reference
605 c1285
House
House of Lords

Whether coal has been, and is being, imported at prices which are significantly below the cost of production and transport; and what action is being taken to prevent this practice. [HL 2833].

Asked by
Lord Hardy of Wath (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
5 July 1999
Reference
HL 2833; 603 c61WA
House
House of Lords