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HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersI fully agree with the hon. Gentleman, because there would be a range of benefits. We would have greater public support for the transition to sustainable energy forms, we would…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersThe hon. Gentleman has got to the nub of the issue and has anticipated the main thrust of my argument. At present, the regulations and the way in which legislation has been…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersThe hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. As is often the case, if we are to transition as rapidly as is necessary, we will need to bring together so many aspects of regulation…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersI am grateful for that point, because one of the heartening news developments of recent weeks has been about the lithium in Cornwall. It is clear that those deposits will be…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersThe hon. Lady’s point is an important one: we need to make sure that community schemes are supported. It also anticipates where I want to take my speech next, so I am doubly…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for making that point. She anticipates a few of the arguments I wish to make this evening, but she is right to emphasise the role that…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersI am grateful to the hon. Lady for making that point. She rightly says that this has to be viable for these community schemes and partnerships if they are to fully realise the…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersShould legislative changes be required—I think there is support across the House for that, as has been demonstrated this evening—how best can we work with the Minister to carry…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersI do agree. The opportunities are many, and if we were able to address some of the regulatory barriers, it would be a win-win for all involved. To draw my remarks to a…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersI am grateful for the opportunity to open this Adjournment debate on an issue that I know is of great importance not only to communities in Ceredigion, but, as is evidenced by the…14 Oct 2020HANSARDUniversity Education: Covid-19What estimate he has made of the resources required by universities to support teaching and learning for students during the covid-19 outbreak.12 Oct 2020HANSARDUniversity Education: Covid-19I thank the Minister for her response. She may be aware of concerns that the impact of the covid pandemic on the student experience will see higher non-completion rates, despite…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall), although I fear I am about to disagree with some of the points he made. This evening’s debate presented…12 Oct 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]That is a very kind offer from the Minister, and I will take him up on it. Achieving net zero emissions will undoubtedly be a difficult and expensive challenge, yet, as the past…07 Oct 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]Diolch, Mr Deputy Speaker, for calling me to contribute to this very important debate, which I think has revealed quite a refreshing amount of consensus on both sides of the…07 Oct 2020HANSARDAreas with Additional Public Health Restrictions: Economic SupportFurther to the question asked by the hon. Member for High Peak (Robert Largan), what consideration have the Government given to the impact of local lockdowns on businesses and…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Alternative Fuelled Vehicles: Energy ProvisionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I congratulate the hon. Member for Warwick and Leamington (Matt Western) on securing this important debate. Recent…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesThe Secretary of State said in his statement that face-to-face teaching should continue wherever possible within the context of covid risk and local restrictions. Should the local…29 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyThe Chancellor mentioned that the existing self-employed support grant will be extended on similar terms and conditions to the new job support scheme, but can he tell the…24 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodThe Minister will be aware of the considerable concern that Welsh ports such as Fishguard and Holyhead will be severely impacted by any delays to the introduction of the goods…23 Sept 2020