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Today in Parliament: 05/02/2015

05/02/2015

BBC Radio 4 - Today in Parliament, 05/02/2015

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster on energy bills and the TV licence fee.

Susan Hulme and the BBC's parliamentary team report as MPs call for powers to cut energy bills and as moves to decriminalise non-payment of the TV licence fee are defeated.

Labour demands the energy regulator, OFGEM, be given the power to force a cut in energy prices.
But the Energy Secretary insists the coalition has improved competition in the industry and that is the best way forward.
Peers defeat the Government insisting decriminalisation of non-payment of the TV licence fee should not happen before 2017.
There is a call in the Commons for more funding for family doctors to ease pressure on hospitals.
The House of Lords hears concerns that strained relations with Russia could lead to a new "Cold War".
And MPs say action is needed to make it easier for people to register to vote.

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