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HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)It is precisely because we do not have all the answers that we commissioned that review in the very last days of the last Parliament, which we committed to in our manifesto and…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I do. That is why I would like to press the amendment to a vote. Question put, That the amendment be made.15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)The Minister is being typically generous with his time. He says that nothing will ride roughshod over the planning and consent regime and allowing communities to have their say.…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)Both can be achieved. Of course we need to improve the national grid and grid connectivity times. When I was in a ministerial position, not a day went past when a colleague did…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)Right hon. and hon. Members have made some disparaging comments about the Conservative legacy on our climate, but I remind them that we halved our carbon emissions faster than any…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)Hear, hear!15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I am listening carefully to the right hon. Gentleman. Does he share my concern that—should the amendment be agreed to and should the Minister consent to any revenue generated from…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I will not push new clause 3 to a vote. We will discuss the issue further on Report, but I will not detain the Committee any longer. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion.…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I am sad not to hear a full-throated defence of Mrs Thatcher’s legacy when it comes to climate change—maybe the Minister is more of a “Hug a husky”, “Vote blue, go green” kind of…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)A shame.15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. On governance, new clause 3 would require Great British Energy to appoint between five and 14 directors, alongside a chair of…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 20, in clause 6, page 3, line 38, at end insert— “(1A) (a) The Secretary of State must give a specific direction to Great British Energy that it must,…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)While not accepting all of the Minister’s arguments, I look forward to him personally presenting me with the financial returns. I will not press amendment 21 to a vote, but we…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)However, I accept that more work can be done.15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 21, in clause 6, page 3, line 38, at end insert— “(1A) (a) The Secretary of State must give a specific direction to Great British Energy that it must…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 22, in clause 6, page 3, line 38, at end insert— “(1A) The Secretary of State must give a specific direction to Great British Energy that it must take all…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I am disappointed that the Minister will not accept the new clause. We have some concerns about transparency and accountability, which we will explore further on Report. I will…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)When I was moved to the position of Renewables Minister, it was impossible for me to carry on also being the Networks Minister. It is clear what the right hon. Gentleman is…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I thank the hon. Lady for her intervention, but I think she is being slightly unfair. When I was Networks Minister, we commissioned and accepted every one of Nick Winser’s…15 Oct 2024