GAS BALANCING ALERTS

That this House notes that the fourth gas balancing alert of 2010 was made on 11 January 2010; further notes that it was subsequent to a drop in imports of gas from Norway; expresses concern that there appears to be a continuing problem with maintaining imports; further notes that Medium Range Storage at 6 am on 11 January 2010 was at a level of only 53 per cent.; further notes that Short Range Storage may need to be removed from the capacity limit of the system, as there are close to two days remaining; and calls for the Government to give the matter detailed attention, potentially including discussions with the Norwegian government, to identify what may be done to maintain the UK's gas security.