· Danny Kinahan MP raises RHI in the House of Commons
· Westminster must understand the full extent of the scandal
Ulster Unionist MP, Danny Kinahan has said that the UK Government should not ignore the hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money set to be wasted through the Renewable Heat Incentive.
Mr Kinahan raised the issue of the RHI scandal during Cabinet Office questions earlier today.
The South Antrim MP said:
“It’s important that the scale of the Renewable Heat Incentive scandal is understood in Parliament.
“I took the opportunity today during Cabinet Office questions to raise the point that £400million will be wasted from the Northern Ireland block grant. This is taxpayers’ money literally going up in smoke.
“I was disappointed to receive the usual response from the Cabinet Office Minister that it was inappropriate to comment on devolved matters.
“While there is an ongoing Northern Ireland Assembly Public Accounts Committee inquiry into this matter, I hope the UK Government will also keep a close eye on proceedings given that following the GB model would not have seen us in this position.
“This is a national scandal and Westminster should understand its full extent.”