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HANSARDWaste: IncinerationMy Lords, it does say in the Companion that you should not thank a noble Member for their Question—so, on this occasion, I will not. The environmental permitting regulations…22 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationMy noble friend is absolutely right. It is critical that we drive forward our energy policy as a matter of urgency. The last thing we want is not only to have power cuts and…22 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationUnfortunately, I am not nerdy, so I am unable to answer the noble Lord’s question, but I am sure that we can get back to him in writing.22 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationThat is a very good point: we talk about recycling a lot but we do not talk enough about reuse. That has to be a critical part of reducing the amount of waste that we have as a…22 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationWe are working very closely with local authorities but also with devolved Administrations. One thing we see as a high priority is building constructive working relationships with…22 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationObviously, the noble Lord knows that we have the new CCS—carbon capture and storage—facilities open. We see that as a critical funding decision that we need to be working on to…22 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationThe noble Baroness makes a very good point around food waste: it is a real challenge. I know from talking to my counterparts in the department that, as part of our review of how…22 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationI do not consider the Government to be taking a leisurely approach on this aspect. What is really important is that we look at how we decarbonise our energy from waste facilities…22 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationIt is a really important point that the noble Lord makes. If we are moving to a more circular economy, as this Government want, we have to see less residual waste being generated…22 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationAs I just mentioned, we are looking to do a review right across the piece on this, so anaerobic waste will certainly be part of that.22 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationThis Government, as I am sure the noble Lord is aware, have pledged great support for nuclear energy going forward. We need it as part of our future energy security, and small…22 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationMy Lords, the Government are committed to transitioning to a circular economy. We are considering the role of energy from waste in the context of circularity, economic growth and…22 Oct 2024HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Krebs, and congratulate him on securing this debate on his Private Member’s Bill this afternoon. I thank all Members who have stayed behind…18 Oct 2024HANSARDRural CommunitiesMy Lords, I start by congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering, on securing this debate. It has been an important discussion and I welcome the opportunity to…15 Oct 2024HANSARDFlood Prevention: FarmersMy Lords, I thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans for securing this debate and welcome the opportunity to respond. This is a really important issue for farmers…10 Oct 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.09 Oct 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am delighted to begin the Second Reading of the Water (Special Measures) Bill. Improving water quality is a priority for this Government, and we have taken rapid…09 Oct 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]My Lords, this has been a very interesting and worthwhile debate. I thank all noble Lords who have spoken for their thoughtful, informative and constructive comments. As we have…09 Oct 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]Rather than get into a discussion around this, as I have a lot of questions to answer, I suggest that perhaps the noble Lord and I—and the noble Baroness, if she so wishes—take…09 Oct 2024HANSARDWild Atlantic SalmonMy Lords, I am pleased to respond to this Question on wild Atlantic salmon. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, for raising this important matter, and all noble Lords for their…12 Sept 2024