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HANSARDNet Zero Emissions TargetRecent commentary has highlighted the role of the North sea as a strategic asset for net zero. It could deliver one third of our energy needs via offshore wind, which could…10 Nov 2020HANSARDNet Zero Emissions TargetWhat steps his Department is taking to help achieve the net zero emissions target by 2050.10 Nov 2020HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI thank my right hon. Friend for his commitment to Nazanin’s case and for taking such a clear position that she should not be sent back to jail. Does he agree that Iran’s attempt…03 Nov 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportObviously, I rise today with the news that South Yorkshire, of which Rother Valley is a key part, has now entered into tier 3. This is not a decision that any of us wants and it…21 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Restrictions: South YorkshireNone of us in South Yorkshire wanted to be in the higher tiers, but we completely understand the need to save lives and protect the NHS; that is the overarching thing that we need…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportWill the hon. Member give way?21 Oct 2020HANSARDPersecution of Christians and Freedom of Religion or BeliefI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Gillingham and Rainham (Rehman Chishti) for all his tireless work on this cause and for having secured this debate. I also thank the hon.…21 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthIt is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Aberavon (Stephen Kinnock), whose constituency is very close to my heart. My father-in-law, Huw Thomas, was at the steel…20 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI understand that talks are ongoing about South Yorkshire, which includes Rother Valley, going into a stricter lockdown. Before any decision is made, will my right hon. Friend…20 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillIt is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron), and although we will not agree on much, I am sure we both agree that immigration has…19 Oct 2020HANSARD SudanIt is a rare delight to speak in this House on Sudan, a topic that we do not often debate. When I visited the country a few years ago I discovered a beautiful land with a rich…15 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingWill my Hon. Friend give way?14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingClearly, this spine is very important, and one of the key elements is the app, which 17 million people have downloaded—that is a great success. Does my hon. Friend agree that that…14 Oct 2020HANSARDPlanning and House BuildingWill the hon. Lady give way?08 Oct 2020HANSARDIsraelWhat discussions she has had with her Israeli counterpart on UK support for expanding Israel’s commercial ties with the Gulf states.08 Oct 2020HANSARDIsraelI join my hon. Friend in congratulating Lord Austin, who is a balanced and fair parliamentarian, on his great role, and we look forward to his work there. Given our strong and…08 Oct 2020HANSARDPlanning and House BuildingWill the hon. Lady give way?08 Oct 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionI welcome the launch of the new UK Government trade hub in Edinburgh, which will not only strengthen the Union but help to support Scottish businesses so that they can thrive…07 Oct 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionWhat steps his Department is taking to strengthen the Union.07 Oct 2020HANSARD Alternative Fuelled Vehicles: Energy ProvisionI draw Members’ attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I thank the hon. Member for Warwick and Leamington (Matt Western) for introducing the…06 Oct 2020