MPs debate energy prices

The motion in the name of Caroline Flint, proposed that "the energy market does not serve the public interest and is in need of urgent reform."

Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, responded on behalf of the Government. Watch and read the views expressed by MPs during the debate on Parliament TV and in Commons Hansard.

• Parliament TV: Opposition debate on Energy prices
• Commons Hansard: Opposition debate on Energy prices
• Topics: Energy

Related publications

The debate follows the publication of two reports by the Energy and Climate Change Committee on Electricity Market Reform and Ofgem’s Retail Market Review.

• Fourth Report: Energy and Climate Change Committee, Electricity Market Reform Volume I
• Fourth Report: Energy and Climate Change Committee, Electricity Market Reform Volume II
• Fourth Report: Energy and Climate Change Committee, Electricity Market Reform - Government response 
• Sixth Report: Energy and Climate Change Committee, Ofgem’s Retail Market Review
• Sixth Report: Energy and Climate Change Committee, Ofgem’s Retail Market Review - Government response 

Debates

Debates are an opportunity for MPs to discuss government policy, proposed new laws and current issues. It allows MPs to voice the concerns and interests of their constituents.

• About Parliament: Main business (debates)