HL Deb 12 January 2004 vol 657 c72WA
Lord Jenkin of Roding

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Why the Lord Sainsbury of Turville has ceased to have any responsibility for dealing with energy matters in this House. [HL520]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Sainsbury of Turville)

As I stated in Answer to Lord Peyton of Yeovil's Question on 17 September, energy policy remains the responsibility of my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, but many other departments, and principally the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, have an important role to play. We have created the Sustainable Energy Policy Network, to ensure that departments and other key stakeholders work closely together to deliver the commitments set out in the energy White Paper.

Lord Jenkin of Roding

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Who will answer for the Department of Trade and Industry on energy matters in the House of Lords. [HL521]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

I answer for the Department of Trade and Industry on energy matters, supported by my noble friend Lord Davies. We have created the Sustainable Energy Policy Network, to ensure that departments and other key stakeholders work closely together to deliver the commitments set out in the energy White Paper.

However, Lord Whitty will be taking the Energy Bill through, during its House of Lords stages.