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HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeThe French are indeed building at Hinkley Point, and we are still in discussions with them on the project to build Sizewell C. I am not aware of any interruptions in those…18 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeWe have a strong pipeline of interconnectors. We have 3.8 gigawatts in construction to Norway, Denmark and France, and the completion of these projects will result in 9.8…18 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeUndoubtedly, emotions ran high following the introduction of the new licensing regime in Jersey, but we believe that the measures that Jersey has put on its fishing licences are…18 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeThe application has been examined by the planning inspectorate; the examining authority is currently writing its report, which will contain its conclusions and recommendations to…18 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeI am indeed aware of the issues surrounding the AQUIND interconnector, as the noble Lord outlined. AQUIND has made an application for development consent. All applications for…18 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeI agree entirely with the noble Lord, who speaks with great authority on this matter. The Iceland link is, I think, no longer going ahead, but I can confirm, as I said in an…18 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeInterconnectors form an important part of our energy mix, but most of the power consumed in this country is still domestically produced. The noble Lord will know that the White…18 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeI can confirm that the Government are in discussions on its successor. We are in fact planning another interconnector between Ireland and the UK. As the noble Lord knows, the…18 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeThere can be no normalisation of our bilateral relationship until Russia stops its irresponsible and destabilising activity. The UK imported less than 3% of its gas in 2020. The…18 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeFrom provisional data, net imports from continental Europe—the Netherlands, Belgium and France—provided 5.6% of UK electricity supply in 2020. Final data for 2020 will be…18 May 2021HANSARDWarm Home Discount (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their valuable contributions to this debate, particularly coming from people whom, I know, have long been interested in this subject and have…18 May 2021HANSARDWarm Home Discount (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021My Lords, the House may be aware that in October 2020 the Government consulted on the proposed one-year extension of the warm home discount scheme. The changes proposed were…18 May 2021HANSARDWarm Home Discount (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 202118 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeThe UK has an extremely strong domestic energy supply—our homegrown mix of energy sources means there is no chance of the lights going out. The UK has a target to build 40…18 May 2021HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, I beg to move that the order, which was laid before the House on 17 March 2021, be approved. I want to begin with some important background to this statutory instrument.…27 Apr 2021HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021I thank noble Lords for their valuable contributions to this debate. I am glad there is broad agreement in this Committee that the UK has a strong record for setting high…27 Apr 2021HANSARDNuclear Safeguards (Fissionable Material and Relevant International Agreements) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 25 February, 8 March, 10 March and 11 March be approved. Relevant document: 50th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny…19 Apr 2021HANSARDNuclear Energy: Hydrogen Production TargetsInvestment was a point made very powerfully by Bill Gates in his new book. We recognise the importance of ambition and a supportive policy framework in building investor…19 Apr 2021HANSARDNuclear Energy: Hydrogen Production TargetsI disagree that we are actively encouraging the production of blue hydrogen; we are in a position to do so only because of the length of time that it will take to get AMR and new…19 Apr 2021HANSARDNuclear Energy: Hydrogen Production TargetsOf course I agree with my noble friend. The UK’s 5 gigawatt production ambition could support up to 8,000 jobs and £0.7 billion gross value added by 2030. This puts us on a…19 Apr 2021