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HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I said earlier, we already have a number of funds working in community energy. I am happy to meet the hon. Lady at any point to discuss her perspective.06 Jul 2021HANSARDMarine Renewables SectorSince 2003, various bodies across Government have provided innovation funding of £175 million to the wave and tidal sectors. Projects remain eligible to compete in contract for…06 Jul 2021HANSARDMarine Renewables SectorI agree that there is significant potential for these new marine technologies. Recent market engagement carried out by the Crown Estate showed a high level of market appetite to…06 Jul 2021HANSARDEnergy Production and EfficiencyIn December, the Government aim to deliver our biggest auction yet for new renewables, through the contracts for difference scheme. We aim to launch the green heat network fund in…06 Jul 2021HANSARDEnergy Production and EfficiencyAs at the end of December 2019, the east midlands region produced more than 5,500 GW of electricity from renewable resources, including nearly 1,600 GW from offshore wind. To…06 Jul 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaThe hon. Lady will know that I have sent my reply in to the BEIS Committee, but I also had a very constructive meeting with a number of the trustees just a few weeks ago and we…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero Strategy: PublicationWe will publish our comprehensive net zero strategy ahead of COP26. It will set out the Government’s vision and how we will meet our ambitious goals as we transition to net zero…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero Strategy: PublicationThe net zero strategy will include a focus on how better to embed net zero as a key consideration across all Government activity. Furthermore, infrastructure will play a crucial…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero Strategy: PublicationOf the 92 recommendations made by the Climate Change Committee in its 2020 progress report, 40 have been achieved or partly achieved and another 32 are under way, meaning that…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNuclear Sector: SkillsThe Government confirmed our commitment in the energy White Paper to more nuclear power after Hinkley Point C, and we are currently negotiating for Sizewell C. That is a great…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNuclear Sector: SkillsMy hon. Friend is right that there was a long gap in respect of investment in UK, but I am pleased that the Prime Minister’s leadership has reset that. We are working closely with…06 Jul 2021HANSARDOil and Gas: Net Zero by 2050The independent Climate Change Committee agrees that the UK will need oil and gas as we deliver net zero by 2050. No other significant oil and gas producing nation matches the…06 Jul 2021HANSARDOil and Gas: Net Zero by 2050The checkpoint will apply to all future licence rounds. Those projects already licensed are already accounted for in our projections for future oil and gas production. Projects…06 Jul 2021HANSARDSolar EnergySolar is key to the Government’s strategy for low-cost decarbonisation of the energy sector, and we will need sustained growth in capacity over the next decade as we move to net…06 Jul 2021HANSARDSolar EnergyWe are absolutely supportive of community energy. The £10 million rural community energy fund provides grant funding to help communities with the up-front costs of project…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions TargetI will pass on your displeasure, Mr Speaker. I had some very interesting answers to share with my hon. Friends, so I am as disappointed as you. Our 10-point plan lays the…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions TargetI am unable to answer any of the hon. Lady’s questions, because I have recused myself from all matters to do with the Aquind interconnector, because Northumberland Conservatives…06 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions TargetThe Government are continuing to fund a number of schemes as part of our commitment to retrofit homes in order to cut energy bills for the poorest households and make them greener…06 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAfter a very long and difficult year, things are looking up. Our economy is in better health than many had predicted, and the vaccine roll- out continues apace. While some are…06 Jul 2021HANSARDDraft Market Surveillance (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Market Surveillance (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees.…05 Jul 2021