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HANSARDDraft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I am not surprised in the least to see the level of attention this order has drawn from across the House—a full…26 Nov 2024HANSARDElectricity Grid UpgradesI have little time, but I will.26 Nov 2024HANSARDElectricity Grid UpgradesI could not agree more. Indeed, I long for a day when we are much more energy independent. That is why I take such issue with Labour’s position on the North sea and the wilful…26 Nov 2024HANSARDElectricity Grid UpgradesAs ever, I am delighted to give way to the hon. Gentleman.26 Nov 2024HANSARDElectricity Grid UpgradesThe hon. Gentleman knows well, I hope, that my commitment to our entire United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is just as firm as his, and when I speak about the UK,…26 Nov 2024HANSARDElectricity Grid UpgradesNo, I do not agree. Before I conclude, I will say this. Noticeable today and in discussions on this subject in the recent past, is a certain tone that is being adopted by some…26 Nov 2024HANSARDElectricity Grid UpgradesI respect the hon. Lady’s position and welcome her intervention, but it would be reprehensible if hon. Members elected to this House to represent their communities did not do so.…26 Nov 2024HANSARDElectricity Grid UpgradesQuite. Regardless of the technologies that are selected, of whether the pylons and associated infrastructure are built and of any right hon. or hon. Member’s view, communities out…26 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024indicated assent .25 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024It is, as ever, a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. Nothing could bring me greater pleasure than to be here this evening to discuss this SI. The previous…25 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship this morning, Mrs Harris. I thank the Minister for his kind remarks in welcoming me to this post. I am glad that I made it just in…20 Nov 2024HANSARDFusion Power PlantsWe have spoken a lot about the Conservative party’s record in government, and I am very proud of our record on fusion. We launched the Fusion Futures programme to provide up to…12 Nov 2024HANSARDFusion Power PlantsHaving confirmed that 2040 is still the ambition, which does the Minister think will come first: fusion on the grid or the final investment decision on Sizewell C?12 Nov 2024HANSARD Fuel PovertyI agree. I would love to see the Government commit to a review of EPC ratings and how homes are judged. Maybe the Minister will speak to that if there are any plans coming through…06 Nov 2024HANSARD Fuel PovertyIt is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Sir Roger, and to join so many colleagues here in Westminster Hall for an incredibly important debate.…06 Nov 2024HANSARD Fuel PovertyOne death from fuel poverty or from living in a cold home is one too many, let alone the number that the hon. Member gave for her constituency. We must all look at what more we…06 Nov 2024HANSARD Fuel PovertyAspire to that.06 Nov 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillAll we are asking through our amendments is for the Government to put on the face of the Bill what they promised the British people, in their manifesto and many election campaign…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Remembrance and VeteransIt is a great privilege to rise to respond on behalf of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition in this debate. I congratulate all hon. Members who made a maiden speech, not least my hon.…28 Oct 2024HANSARDLarge-scale Energy Projects and Food SecurityI start by congratulating the hon. Member for Ynys Môn (Llinos Medi) on bringing forward this incredibly important debate. I visited her constituency once and a half on nuclear…22 Oct 2024