Oral QuestionNorthern Ireland Office

“What steps the Government is taking to ensure consistency in customs regulations throughout Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.”

Tabled: 28 January 2020Answered: 5 February 2020

Asked by

Wendy Chamberlain

Liberal Democrat — North East Fife

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Answer from Hansard

Ed Miliband

The hon. Lady raises the important issue that, as a country, we are massively underpowered on community energy. As part of the GB Energy local power plan we will be trying to change that, learning from countries such as Germany and Denmark, which do much better than us. We will certainly look at the issues she raises.