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HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionI agree with the hon. Gentleman very much. I believe that one reason why there was such a howl of rage in England was that, while devolution has given powers to Scotland and…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionI apologise for jumping in on the hon. Gentleman quite so quickly, but he is making lots of really important points. Does he agree that one of the most valuable features of a…24 Apr 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI am so fed up with this argument from the Government, because nobody is talking about turning off oil and gas tomorrow. We are talking about whether the world can sustain more…19 Apr 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI am delighted to have the best part of an hour and a half to talk about the electricity generator levy— [Interruption.] No, not really. I rise to speak in support of new clause…19 Apr 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillWill the Minister give way?19 Apr 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThe Minister is very generous in giving way again. I simply want to make the very obvious point that simply because oil and gas are extracted from the North sea, there is no…19 Apr 2023HANSARDEnergy Price Guarantee ExtensionOne of the most effective and long-term ways of getting people’s energy bills down would be to invest in a comprehensive, street-by-street home insulation programme, which this…18 Apr 2023HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. At the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero oral questions this morning, the Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net…18 Apr 2023HANSARD Points of Orderindicated assent.18 Apr 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillAs well as the economic cost of the way that the windfall tax has been designed, does the shadow Minister agree that it has a massive climate cost, in the sense that we are…18 Apr 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI rise to speak in support of new clause 10, which stands in my name and addresses the decarbonisation allowance first announced by the Chancellor in the autumn statement and now…18 Apr 2023HANSARDPublic Access to Nature6. What steps she is taking to improve public access to nature.30 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Access to NatureAs the Minister knows, goal 10 of the environmental improvement plan is to enhance engagement with the natural environment. Saving historic footpaths is a vital way of doing that,…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Powering Up BritainJust a week ago, the UN Secretary-General said we needed a “quantum leap” when it comes to climate action. This Government have laboured and, frankly, brought forth a mouse. There…30 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillThe hon. Lady is making an incredibly powerful case against this, frankly, rotten and disgusting Bill. Does she agree that without her amendment 186, clause 2 effectively shuts…28 Mar 2023HANSARDOil Spill: Poole HarbourPoole harbour is a haven for wildlife and is home to rare species, so this spill is incredibly saddening. The Minister says she wants to ensure the disaster is not repeated, but…27 Mar 2023HANSARD Solar Rooftop InstallationsI pay tribute to the hon. Member for his leadership in this area. I am continuing, I hope, the great work that he did, and I agree with him entirely that there are so many wins.…22 Mar 2023HANSARD Solar Rooftop InstallationsThe hon. Member makes my point beautifully. This is a win-win policy: it is good for householders and good for the environment, and it is good to get people’s bills down too. I…22 Mar 2023HANSARD Solar Rooftop InstallationsUnsurprisingly, the Minister sings the praises of what the Government have done so far, but he does acknowledge that it will not be enough. I wish to come back to the industry…22 Mar 2023HANSARD Solar Rooftop InstallationsI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of solar rooftop installations. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Sharma. I am glad to have secured this…22 Mar 2023