Energy Bill [HL]

My Lords, I apologise to the Committee for jumping the gun and moving my amendment before it had actually been called. I thank my noble friend for her reply. It was anticipated that that might be the case, but I think that it is important to flag up that we are not consistent in this area. A Bill of this nature seems to provide a good opportunity to raise the inconsistency. May I ask the Minister if he will have a conversation with his Treasury colleagues about this to see if we cannot be a bit more consistent? After all, a lot of time and energy is being spent on the green deal and other things. This was particularly aimed at how we might help community buildings and so on. So the message is: please could somebody try to bring a bit more consistency in this area, and could we have conversations about it? In the mean time, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 32 withdrawn. Clause 68 agreed. Amendment 32A not moved. Schedule 1 agreed. Clause 69 : Smart meters Amendment 32B Clause 69 : Smart meters Amendment 32B Moved by