The Environment and Sustainability Committee were listening to evidence from large energy companies on its inquiry into the energy planning and policy, on 3 November 2011.

BBC: Environment and Sustainability Committee

They say that is because the scope of the inquiry is so large - in relation to the number of people testifying and the number of institutions who may be affected by the allegations.

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The inquiry has involved consultations with a large number of businessmen, Labour politicians, artists and other public figures.

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