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HANSARDUN Sustainable Development GoalsIt is important that we encourage and, indeed, provide the tools—and the Together for Our Planet campaign is one of those tools—to help our constituents, our towns and our cities…14 Apr 2021HANSARDUN Sustainable Development GoalsThank you, Mr Speaker. That is a new title. I was happy with international champion, but I am sure vice-president is acceptable, too. The actions we are taking to tackle climate…14 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe COP26 nature campaign is driving ambitious international and domestic action to protect and enhance our environment, and this will be a high priority at COP26 in November. I…14 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are working closely at many levels with international partners on preparations for COP26 and to accelerate climate ambitions. The COP26 President-designate has met large…14 Apr 2021HANSARDBiodiversity Loss and Climate ActionThe Prime Minister and President Xi have agreed that the UK and China should work together, as respective hosts of the United Nations framework convention on climate change COP26…14 Apr 2021HANSARDDraft NuclEar Safeguards (Fissionable Material and Relevant International Agreements) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I thank the hon. Gentleman for his support, his forensic analysis and his challenge to the Government on process. Once I and officials have looked at his points in detail, I will…13 Apr 2021HANSARDDraft NuclEar Safeguards (Fissionable Material and Relevant International Agreements) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I hope that I have provided the necessary assurances for now and I absolutely commit to writing to him with the finer points of detail that I hope will give him the reassurance he…13 Apr 2021HANSARDDraft NuclEar Safeguards (Fissionable Material and Relevant International Agreements) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Nuclear Safeguards (Fissionable Material and Relevant International Agreements) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021.…13 Apr 2021HANSARDClimate-related Financial Disclosures ConsultationToday, the Government published their consultation on proposals requiring mandatory climate-related financial disclosures by publicly quoted companies, large private companies and…24 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his commitment to Greater Manchester and his constituency. We are committed to building back better and creating those green jobs, which will help to…23 Mar 2021HANSARDRural Electricity Grid Investment: Electric VehiclesDistribution network operators are incentivised to ensure adequate investment in electricity networks under the framework set by the independent regulator, Ofgem. My officials…23 Mar 2021HANSARDRural Electricity Grid Investment: Electric VehiclesThe majority of the UK Government’s infrastructure grant schemes are available in Wales, and we are working with the Welsh Government to ensure that there are strong and…23 Mar 2021HANSARDEnergy Efficiency in HomesThe Government are committed to getting as many homes as possible to EPC band C by 2035, where cost-effective, practical and affordable. We are doing this through setting…23 Mar 2021HANSARDEnergy Efficiency in HomesWe absolutely recognise that older rural properties may be more challenging to improve. That is why we provide an incentive for off-gas homes under the current energy company…23 Mar 2021HANSARDEnergy Efficiency in HomesThe Government have invested £500 million in the local authority delivery scheme to improve the energy efficiency of low-income households, helping to reduce fuel poverty for…23 Mar 2021HANSARDEnergy Efficiency in HomesMy right hon. Friend is right that the challenge of making all our homes energy-efficient and moving to net zero is enormous. I thank him for his leadership, as Chair of the…23 Mar 2021HANSARDEnergy Efficiency in HomesMay I, too, associate myself with your words earlier, Mr Speaker? I think we have all, sadly, been touched by the loss of someone, or more than one person, whom we have known to…23 Mar 2021HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects in ScotlandThe Chancellor’s Budget recently announced significant investment for energy transition projects in Scotland. We hope to shortly announce the North sea transition deal, which will…23 Mar 2021HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects in ScotlandIt is always a pleasure to meet the hon. Member to discuss these matters. COP26 is such an important moment, not only with our carrying the responsibility of the presidency to…23 Mar 2021HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects in ScotlandScotland has indeed played an important part, particularly in the wind development sector. The Chancellor’s Budget included £5 million for the global underwater hub in Aberdeen,…23 Mar 2021