§ John MannTo ask the Prime Minister when the performance and innovation unit's energy review will be published; and if he will make a statement. [37366]
§ The Prime MinisterThe performance and innovation unit's energy review is published today. Copies of the report will be available in the Libraries of the House.
The energy review considers the long-term issues in energy policy—ensuring that GB will have secure, competitive and affordable energy, while at the same time addressing the likely requirements of a low carbon economy.
The report examines the main trends in energy markets and reviews the key choices facing policy makers including when decisions need to be taken and how to keep options open, so policy remains relevant to changing circumstances.
While this report is not a statement of Government policy, it raises a broad range of issues that are important to the future evolution of energy policy. The Government intend to set in process a period of public consultation, leading to an energy White Paper in the autumn