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HANSARDEnergy 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 2023HANSARDCost of LivingLast year, £4.2 billion in balancing costs was added to our energy bills. That means paying wind farm operators to turn off their turbines and at the same time paying gas…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living11. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of cost of living increases on households in Scotland.28 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixteenth sitting)Despite what the Minister says, I am not fully convinced by those arguments. With the leave of the Committee, I will not press new clause 1 to a vote, but it is important to…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixteenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. This fairly simple clause seeks for the Government to include in all future legislative impact assessments a net zero…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixteenth sitting)The Minister smiled when he said he hoped that that would satisfy me. There is no surprise that it does not. He outlined the creation of the new Department for Energy Security and…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixteenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. I shall potentially continue my losing streak here. This new clause is about setting up a just transition commission. The…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventeenth sitting)I thank the Minister for giving way once more. We know that Hinkley Point C, if it comes onstream, will be £92.50 per MWh. Let us not be caught up talking about £45 per MWh,…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixteenth sitting)The hon. Lady will be aware that procurement rules and contracts for difference auctions, for example, are reserved to Westminster, so the Scottish Government do not have control…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventeenth sitting)The shadow Minister says that the new clause does not deliver a strategy in itself, but it would obviously require the Government to deliver one. From the Minister’s response, it…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixteenth sitting)On working with the devolved Governments, does the Minister recognise that it is time for the UK Government to match fund the £500 million just transition fund that the Scottish…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventeenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship again, Ms Nokes. The new clause is derived from my frustration at the lack…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixteenth sitting)I understand what the hon. Lady is saying about wanting the Government to get on with it sooner, but does she not agree that commissioning a body of experts will provide better…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventeenth sitting)The Minister’s comments were—I hesitate to use the word “reassuring”, but he said all the right things. The proof of the pudding will be in how things work out going forward, but…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventeenth sitting)rose—27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixteenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Sixteenth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. We are now in the final week of this Bill Committee, and Members will have spotted that a lot of Government new…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventeenth sitting)As I pointed out, I am a glass half-full man, and I think the Government can find that money if they put their mind to it. That is what the broad shoulders of the UK are all…27 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Seventeenth sitting)I am wondering whether I should go straight to a vote and see whether the Minister agrees this time. New clause 46 is very simple: it says to the Government, “Show me your…27 Jun 2023