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HANSARDRenewable EnergyI am delighted to see my hon. Friend championing the north-west and the opportunities that our green industrial revolution will bring to his area. The north-west is incredibly…09 Feb 2021HANSARDRenewable EnergyWe have ambitious targets for future decarbonisation and the systems that will go with it. We will be publishing an industrial decarbonisation strategy in the very near future,…09 Feb 2021HANSARDRenewable EnergyThe UK is a major global market for renewables, and we have world-leading ambitions for deployment. We aim to deliver up to double the renewable capacity at the next contracts for…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Safety of Meter ReadersThere was an extensive series of engagements to support the drafting process for the safer working guidance, with more than 1,000 users responding. The safer working guidance has…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Safety of Meter ReadersWe have introduced safer working guidance so that workers, including gas and electricity meter readers, can continue to work safely during national restrictions. This guidance is…09 Feb 2021HANSARDGreen HydrogenI thank the hon. Gentleman for his support for the 10-point plan, which I think the whole House believes is the right way forward. The £240 million net zero hydrogen fund is, of…09 Feb 2021HANSARDGreen HydrogenWe are committed to making the UK a global leader in developing carbon capture and hydrogen production, so we are supporting both through new commercial frameworks and financial…09 Feb 2021HANSARDOld Mine Workings: SafetyThe hon. Gentleman is a wonderful advocate for his constituents, and I hope very much to be able to visit Skewen with him and talk personally to those affected. The Coal Authority…09 Feb 2021HANSARDOld Mine Workings: SafetyFirst, I wish to offer my sympathies to all the families affected in the Skewen floods. My officials have been updated by the Coal Authority on the flooding in Skewen on a regular…09 Feb 2021HANSARDNet Zero by 2050The Government are backing the airline sector to achieve net zero, committing £3.9 billion, with industry, to fund aerospace research and development from 2013 to 2026. This…09 Feb 2021HANSARDNet Zero by 2050We recognise the challenges that SMEs are facing and we want to work with businesses to build that green recovery, so we are offering up to £6 million with a boost in SMEs’ access…09 Feb 2021HANSARDNet Zero by 2050We are matching the UK’s world-leading net zero ambition with world-leading action. The Prime Minister’s 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution will accelerate our path…09 Feb 2021HANSARDGreen HydrogenThe UK has expertise and assets to support both green and blue hydrogen. Our twin-track approach to enable both routes, in line with our 2030 5 GW ambition, will drive…09 Feb 2021HANSARD Public HealthThanks to the superhuman efforts of our NHS teams, and to the Prime Minister’s forward thinking back in March 2020 in throwing all our UK resources into supporting industry and…06 Jan 2021HANSARD Official Development AssistanceI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement. The Chancellor’s statement yesterday setting out plans to amend the International Development (Official Development Assistance…26 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated ReviewI thank both the Prime Minister and the Chancellor for finding a way to provide this long-term financial stability for defence, despite the huge financial pressures that covid has…19 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would like to thank the Secretary of State for his commitment to Northumberland hospital investment, with the Northgate Hospital investment announced last week. Does he agree…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his and his officials’ incredible efforts over the last few days that have meant he was able to make the statement today that informal childcare…21 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsEnsuring that taxpayers’ money is well spent is central to DFID’s work and is embedded in all our activity, and it will be at the heart of the new FCDO. Programmes are regularly…15 Jul 2020HANSARDReturning to Education after Covid-19The UK is committed to ensuring a safe return to school for children all around the world. We are taking decisive action through our education programmes and will throw our…15 Jul 2020