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HANSARDPaying Polluters: UN ReportMy Lords, while we will of course hear a lot about the importance of investor confidence, it is as important to ensure that Governments, particularly of less affluent and more…22 Apr 2024HANSARDOffshore Petroleum Licensing BillBefore the Minister sits down, could he answer my question about whether discussions are continuing on the issue of methane, as was raised in the other place, and particularly the…26 Mar 2024HANSARDOffshore Petroleum Licensing BillI thank noble Lords for their constructive comments this afternoon, despite repeated concerns from around the House that the Bill is far from benign and could have damaging…26 Mar 2024HANSARDHome Insulation: Health and Mortality RatesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what recent assessment they have made of the impact of current levels of home insulation on health and mortality rates.19 Mar 2024HANSARDAdvanced Modular Reactors: Criticality TestsMy Lords, it is very welcome to hear that the Government plan to invest in new nuclear research and development. However, after their failure to build a single nuclear power…19 Mar 2024HANSARDHome Insulation: Health and Mortality RatesRecent reports, including by Sir Michael Marmot, have made a clear link between poor home insulation—coupled with the cost of living crisis and high energy costs—and devastating…19 Mar 2024HANSARDGas-fired Power StationsMy Lords, it is fair to say that there has been some scratching of heads as to why exactly this announcement was deemed necessary. There is general agreement that gas-fired power…14 Mar 2024HANSARDHeat PumpsMy Lords, the number of heat pumps per 100,000 people in the UK is about eight times lower than the average across the EU. What steps are the Government taking to investigate how…06 Mar 2024HANSARDOverhead Electrical Transmission LinesMay I ask for a written response with reference to the community benefit packages and the consultation package, just to give us an update? Several months have gone by and we…29 Feb 2024HANSARDOverhead Electrical Transmission LinesI thank the noble Lord, Lord Swire, for bringing this debate before us. I also thank the noble Earl, Lord Effingham, and the noble Lord, Lord Bruce, for their contributions so…29 Feb 2024HANSARDIndustrial StrategyI add my congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Rosenfield, on his maiden speech. I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Watson for securing this debate to allow discussion of…01 Feb 2024HANSARDGlobal HeatingMy Lords, I add my thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Sheehan, for securing this debate and for her introduction. I am mindful of the contributions of the noble Lord, Lord Lilley,…18 Jan 2024HANSARDHydrogen Production Revenue Support (Directions, Eligibility and Counterparty) Regulations 2023My goodness. I was not expecting that announcement and have not been party to that information. I am sorry: I was not clear from the noble Lord’s comments whether he meant the end…18 Dec 2023HANSARDHydrogen Production Revenue Support (Directions, Eligibility and Counterparty) Regulations 2023Can I just put on record my appreciation for the incredible contribution that the noble Lord, Lord Teverson, has made in this area? I certainly benefited enormously from our…18 Dec 2023HANSARDLimiting Global Temperature IncreaseMy Lords, I too recognise today’s COP agreement as an important moment for the world. It is the first time there has been a global commitment to a transition away from fossil…13 Dec 2023HANSARDClimate Change: Phasing Out Fossil FuelsMy Lords, earlier this month it was revealed that the UK has fallen behind when it comes to attracting investment in renewables, slipping to seventh behind the US, Germany and…06 Dec 2023HANSARDElectricity Network Connection Action PlanOfgem’s new mandate to prioritise the UK’s net-zero target comes into force on Boxing Day—welcome progress secured by an amendment to the recent Energy Bill. Given that the review…22 Nov 2023HANSARDBiomass Strategy 2023: Cross Sectoral Sustainability FrameworkThe transition to clean power will require a massive expansion of alternative energy sources right across the board, whether biomass, onshore wind, solar or others, which will…15 Nov 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Wakeham, and to welcome him back to the House. The gracious Speech will have been followed by many to understand how the…13 Nov 2023HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Services Exclusions) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, for the image of a Rubik’s cube in looking at this legislation. I welcome the detail that has been provided; it has been very…18 Oct 2023