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HANSARDCarbon Capture and Storage Infrastructure FundMy Lords, the Government have only recently entered negotiations with track 1 clusters, despite the climate investment fund being announced three years ago. They have earmarked…16 Oct 2023HANSARDClimate Change PoliciesMy Lords, it is worth emphasising the comments from Ford UK in its response to today’s news: “Our business needs three things from the UK government: ambition, commitment and…20 Sept 2023HANSARDPost Office CompensationI thank the noble Earl for attending today to discuss yesterday’s important Statement in the other place concerning compensation for victims of the Post Office’s Horizon IT system…19 Sept 2023HANSARDPost Office CompensationI think the mood of the House is very much to put pressure on to get some answers about when the three main stakeholders are going to be in front of the inquiry. We cannot wait…19 Sept 2023HANSARDElectronic Trade Documents Act 2023My Lords, estimates suggest that this important legislation could save businesses approximately 50% in costs by moving to forms of electronic trade. The impact assessment attached…14 Sept 2023HANSARDHorizon EuropeMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Stansgate for his persistence on this. I was grateful for the Minister’s contributions in the Chamber last week on the subject of…13 Sept 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 187A in my name. The purpose of moving this amendment is straightforward: we have an opportunity to put in place an enforceable plan of action…12 Sept 2023HANSARDWorker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) BillMy Lords, I express my sincere thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Burt, for all the work she has put in, and thank the Minister for her support in the passage of this Bill through…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillMy Lords, I start by thanking the Minister for the broader tidying up of the amendments in this group and by reflecting on the time, over several months, that we have been…11 Sept 2023HANSARDNuclear EnergyMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Howell of Guildford, for securing this important debate. I thank all noble Lords who have contributed for their well-informed and welcome…07 Sept 2023HANSARD2030 Emissions Reduction Target: HeatingMy Lords, including industrial processes, heating accounts for about 37% of total UK carbon emissions. Of the 17% of carbon emissions from heating and cooling in buildings, the…05 Sept 2023HANSARDOil and Gas Windfall TaxMy Lords, analysis of the Office for Budget Responsibility data in May this year showed the extent to which oil and gas firms were able to reduce their energy profits levy while…19 Jul 2023HANSARDEmployment Relations (Flexible Working) BillMy Lords, I briefly add my thanks for the smooth passage of this Bill. I pay tribute to the Bolton mafia and, in particular, my noble friend Lady Taylor of Bolton. I also thank…14 Jul 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his letter on the amendments tabled at Third Reading; it was very much appreciated. All of us involved fully understand the importance of…04 Jul 2023HANSARDRoad Fuel PricesMy Lords, cost of living pressures are affecting people right across Britain. In that context, we welcome the Government commissioning the Competition and Markets Authority to…04 Jul 2023HANSARDDrax Biomass Power StationMy Lords, when Ofgem opened its investigation into Drax’s biomass sustainability reporting a month ago, it made clear it would act if it found breaches of the rules—the right…03 Jul 2023HANSARDFighting Fraud (Fraud Act 2006 and Digital Fraud Committee Report)My Lords, I express my sincere thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Morgan, and all her committee—who will from now on be known as the fraud squad. It is evident from my engagement…30 Jun 2023HANSARDHorizon EuropeWe recognise the Government’s ongoing safety net for researchers in the absence of the Horizon programme. It is welcome. However, it is the continuing uncertainty that has led to…28 Jun 2023HANSARDEquipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023I thank the Minister for the full explanation, which is very much appreciated, and those in the Room for their questions. A few things have been covered that I was going to pick…28 Jun 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillAmendment 128 in the name of my noble friend Lord Coaker has a straightforward, clear ask: within a year of the Bill passing, the Secretary of State must publish a report on…27 Jun 2023