<p>Wider participation is key to a competitive market. The Government has already cut red tape for small suppliers to boost competition and action is being taken to address other barriers to entry. The Government is also giving statutory backing to Ofgem's Retail Market Review to introduce a range of reforms designed to increase consumer engagement and competitive pressure on suppliers.</p><p>Low levels of wholesale market liquidity are acting as a barrier to entry to supply and generation markets. We support Ofgem's work in this area but are also taking powers in the Energy Bill to enable us to act if necessary. The Government is also working to strengthen routes to market for independent renewable developers and amendment has been made to the Energy Bill to enable the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, the right hon. Member for Kingston and Surbiton (Mr Davey) to implement an 'off-taker of last resort' scheme.</p>