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HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)To ensure that the Secretary of State and the economic regulator can secure the provision of information necessary to conduct their respective functions in relation to carbon…25 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)It is important to stress that the definition in the Bill is not only a continuation of the definition in the 2009 order, but the same as that used for other gas activities in the…25 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Again, I thank the hon. Member for his questions. On his question about when a false statement might be made, it can be throughout the entire licence. On when an offence might be…25 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Part 1 establishes certain criminal offences in relation to the economic licensing of carbon dioxide transport and storage, where transport and storage activities can take place…25 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Member for his pertinent and important question. For the purposes of the Bill and the industry we are discussing, the territorial sea is up to 12 nautical miles.…25 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. While I understand the concern, it is important to stress that the zone, which is up to 12 nautical miles from shore, is a…25 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: ScotlandWe are supporting Scotland’s energy transition through the North sea transition deal. Additionally, 52 of the 178 projects awarded contracts for difference for renewable…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The clause and schedule 1 provide the Secretary of State with the power to grant carbon dioxide transport and storage licences during an interim period, as has been discussed…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The terms and conditions of the economic licence will set out the circumstances in which the regulator would revoke or terminate a carbon dioxide transport and storage licence.…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I understand the hon. Gentleman’s point. However, I think it is fairly well recognised and understood within the industry that the termination of a licence will come in the event…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Well, we got around to it eventually. The hon. Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun asked whether the strategy and policy statement covers Ofgem. Yes, it does, and Ofgem will have…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank the hon. Member for his careful and considered contribution, which reflected the careful and considered discussions that His Majesty’s loyal Opposition and the Government…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I believe that that was made clear. As I said earlier, we are working with Ofgem to ensure that it has the capabilities to deal with all of this. In terms of a national policy…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)New clauses 33 to 36 would insert provisions for the review of the strategy and policy statement, and procedure requirements for the designation of such a statement. The Bill…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Of course, none of this is without its challenges, and Ofgem recognises that. However, I have regular conversations with Ofgem and the Department is happy that it is indeed…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The Government are always open to suggestions and ideas about how we can improve legislation. As I said earlier, it is important for the industry, nascent as it is, that there is…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Clauses 28 to 31 relate to other functions of the economic regulator. Starting with clause 28, as I have already said, carbon capture, transport and storage are nascent industries…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I also do not know the exact procedure that would lead to a judicial review in this instance, but I agree that we need to be clear and give certainty to the industry. Where we…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Thank you very much, Mr Gray. I fear that you will be hearing my voice in your sleep tonight.23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)There is no material difference at all. As the hon. Member suggests, it is just a reference to the different regulations that apply in Scotland and in England and Wales, as a…23 May 2023