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It is extremely difficult to make such judgment calls and assessments. If a family were refused a bank loan to pay for the funeral and then asked us to pay it up, it would be the same thing.
We have uncertainty on the contract for difference—currently there is no commitment beyond March 2016. That is a critical issue for banks and big investors. We need high-level—and public—engagement with the UK Government and UK ministers.
We will consider whether we can remind people nearer the date when the measure will come into force—1 April—that the legislation has changed and that they are liable for a larger fine.
I am fine with that. Members indicated agreement.Food Banks (Funding) (PE1571) Food Banks (Funding) (PE1571) The next petition is PE1571, by John Beattie, on food bank funding.
A link is being built from Norway to the east coast of England, and for a marginal increase in cost it could be diverted via the Dogger Bank and a hub could be built on the Dogger Bank.