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HANSARDNew Nuclear Power SitesWill the Minister confirm that there is not an approved small modular reactor design in the UK yet, so talking of installing SMRs at Wylfa and elsewhere is just fantasy?05 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy InfrastructureI was going to make a similar point to that made by the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas). The right hon. Gentleman is talking about not relying on future…05 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy InfrastructureI am sure you do not need to remind people to come and listen to me starting the wind-ups, Madam Deputy Speaker. I commend the right hon. Member for Preseli Pembrokeshire (Stephen…05 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy InfrastructureWill the Minister give way?05 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: ScotlandOn pumped storage hydro, it is as though the Secretary of State just does not get it. It increases energy resilience and would reduce the £4.2 billion balancing costs that are…04 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: ScotlandThe Secretary of State has proved he still does not get it—he is not having proper discussions with SSE. If we move to carbon capture and storage, the Climate Change Committee’s…04 Jul 2023HANSARDViolence in the West BankThis year, we have seen a record number of settlement units approved. The Israeli Finance Minister has instructed ministries to prepare for an additional 500,000 settlers on the…04 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent Sarah has been waiting more than six months for a biometric resident’s permit, during which time she cannot work, access free healthcare or leave the country. Will…03 Jul 2023HANSARDRoad Fuel PricesThe Minister says he will not stand for motorists’ being ripped off, but that is exactly what Ministers have done. The Government have been complacent the whole time, following…03 Jul 2023HANSARDDraft Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2023It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I welcome the draft order. The more money we can invest in energy efficiency, the better. How could I not be drawn in…03 Jul 2023HANSARDIsrael: Free Trade Agreement7. What steps her Department has taken to ensure that the free trade agreement with Israel complies with the UK’s obligations in section 5 of United Nations Security Council…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIsrael: Free Trade AgreementThe Minister is clearly aware then that resolution 2334 states that countries must “distinguish, in their relevant dealings, between the territory of the State of Israel and the…29 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsGoing back to Brexit, can the Secretary of State name one Scottish sheep farmer who is happy with the Brexit deal, or any seafood producers and exporters that she spoke to who are…29 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy Norwegian constituent has made her life here with her Scottish husband and their son. She should be welcomed, but she had to win her right to residence via the courts. Six…29 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Eighteenth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. I want to say a few words in support of new clause 87. As the hon. Member for Sheffield, Hallam outlined, it is not…29 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Eighteenth sitting)It was positive to hear the Minister say, “Watch this space” because the Government are reviewing things. However, I reiterate my request that he writes to the Committee to…29 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Eighteenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.29 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Eighteenth sitting)The Committee must have been delighted that I managed to table two new clauses right at the deadline. Hopefully I will not detain the Committee too long. These two new clauses…29 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Eighteenth sitting)I was shocked when the Minister said that he could not accept the new clauses—I did not see that coming! I am having to think on my feet, because I am completely thrown. To make a…29 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Eighteenth sitting)I will be brief. Amendment 114 is about getting the consent of Scottish Ministers before the passing of regulations. I could have tabled it to any number of previous clauses, but…29 Jun 2023