MPs debate energy prices and the steel industry

Debate on energy prices 

The debate was opened by the Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Caroline Flint. The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Edward Davey, responded on behalf of the Government.

The motion was negatived on division (Division No. 132, Ayes 228 votes, Noes 305 votes)

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Debate on the steel industry

The debate was opened by Shadow Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills, Iain Wright. The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Vince Cable, responded on behalf of the Government.

The motion was agreed on question, without a vote.

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About Opposition day debates

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Seventeen days are at the disposal of the Leader of the Opposition, the leader of the largest opposition party, to decide which matters are debated. Three days are usually divided between the other opposition parties.
 
The Opposition generally use them to raise questions of policy and administration. Frequently, two separate subjects are debated on an opposition day.

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