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HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Yes, I will.23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Clause 11 makes general provisions regarding the conditions of transport and storage economic licences. The licence allows an operator to charge network users for delivering and…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank the hon. Member, and completely understand his concerns and where he is coming from. Ultimately, however, the appropriateness of a competitive approach to licence…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)As the hon. Gentleman knows, we have launched a track 2 process; there will be an update on timings in the summer. Of course, we want to open up the process to as many companies…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Clause 10 enables the future allocation of carbon dioxide transport and storage licences to be determined on a competitive basis. The Government’s current carbon capture, usage…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank the hon. Member for Southampton, Test and share his optimism that in a few years’ time we will be in a position to continue with appointments in relation to what we are…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 9, page 10, line 15, leave out subsection (10) and insert— “(10) Section 10(6) (meaning of ‘appropriate devolved authorities’) applies for the…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank the hon. Gentleman for his amendments. They seek to place responsibility on the Secretary of State to ensure that individuals obtaining a carbon dioxide transfer and…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I can confirm that it is very much being considered. It will certainly be proportional to the size of the entity that might be applying for such a licence. Amendment 1 agreed to .…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank the hon. Member for his questions. I do not think the former Defence Secretary of the United States would have expected to be mentioned so much in the UK’s Energy Bill…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The clause enables different types of carbon dioxide transport and storage licences to be granted. That will enable the economic licensing framework for carbon dioxide transport…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I completely agree. We will share expertise with Ofgem as we move forward. This is a whole new technology being deployed in the United Kingdom, and the expertise being developed…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank the hon. Gentleman for his multiple questions. Given the number of them, I will write to him with greater detail, but the point at which the Secretary of State’s power to…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Clause 7 provides the economic regulator, Ofgem, with the power to grant licences that permit the carrying out of carbon dioxide transport and storage activities and charging for…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank right hon. and hon. Members for their contributions. I agree completely with my right hon. Friend the Member for Elmet and Rothwell. Indeed, one example for an exemption…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)As ever, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray, and particularly for the first time as a Minister on a Public Bill Committee. I am sure you will keep me on…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention. I would be happy to give a thorough explanation of exactly how the carbon capture and storage will proceed; I am sure we will…23 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsYears of world-leading green investment has meant we have connected the second highest amount of renewable electricity in Europe since 2010. That has, of course, put pressure on…23 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have already set out exactly what the Government are doing. We are working with Ofgem and others. We commissioned Nick Winser to provide a report on how we can speed up…23 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes, the Government agree that the way to cheaper energy bills and a more secure network is to build new nuclear projects. That is why we have launched Great British Nuclear, why…23 May 2023