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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his positive and constructive engagement on this issue. I do understand the concerns of the steelworkers in Scunthorpe. I know precisely the…29 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026What can be true is that there are both costs and savings for industry, particularly the savings for industry associated with being a member of the UK carbon border adjustment…27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026I thank everyone for their contributions to the debate, which was considerably more fulsome and energised than is usual for a 4.30 pm Committee. I am incredibly grateful, because…27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026The shadow Secretary of State and I are clearly both concerned about the same thing. I know that that concern is shared across the House, but deindustrialisation and…27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026I think what the shadow Secretary of State has outlined is exactly the success of this policy—it has driven coal out of the system in favour of cheaper power. That is exactly the…27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026No, no—I have dealt with that. The hon. and learned Member for North Antrim asked me about the issue in Northern Ireland, which is a separate electricity zone. Electricity…27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026I feel I have detained the Committee for too long, so if the right hon. Member will excuse me, it would be a good idea to draw the debate—and we have had a good debate—to a close.…27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026These changes have the support of the four Governments of the UK. That consensus on advancing carbon pricing policy adds to the strength of the UK ETS. I therefore commend the…27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026. I am grateful to you, Sir Desmond, and to the Committee…27 Jan 2026HANSARDBritish Coal Staff Superannuation SchemeIn the autumn Budget, the Chancellor announced the transfer of the £2.3 billion reserve to members of the British Coal staff superannuation scheme. Almost 40,000 former…06 Jan 2026HANSARDEnergy Costs: BusinessesThe hon. Gentleman raises the issue of energy volatility. I hope that it was clear in my previous answer that the Government are not satisfied with the position as it is. Of…06 Jan 2026HANSARDBritish Coal Staff Superannuation SchemeI thank my hon. Friend for the leadership that he has shown on this issue in the House, and for his letter last month. I can inform him that I am meeting the trustees of the…06 Jan 2026HANSARDRenewable Energy JobsThis Government recognise the importance of the North sea oil and gas industry, and the importance of oil and gas for decades to come, but we also recognise that the North sea is…06 Jan 2026HANSARDRenewable Energy JobsTidal stream is important—I want to be clear about that. We are keen to support it, and we are doing so. The hon. Member mentioned the importance of contracts for difference in…06 Jan 2026HANSARDEnergy Costs: BusinessesI think this shows how committed the Government are to supporting a reduction in costs across all our services, including education and health, through the installation of solar…06 Jan 2026HANSARDEnergy Costs: BusinessesHappy new year and happy Epiphany, Mr Speaker. Alongside my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and for Business and Trade, I am committed…06 Jan 2026HANSARDRenewable Energy JobsI thank my hon. Friend for welcoming that news. I know it was a really big day for him, and his dogged determination to champion his constituents is seen both in his constituency…06 Jan 2026HANSARDRenewable Energy JobsWe do recognise the previous issues around grid connections, and accelerating and prioritising connections is something that this Government have taken by the scruff of the neck.…06 Jan 2026HANSARDRenewable Energy JobsThe transition to clean energy is the greatest opportunity we have for good job creation across the whole country, with 40,000 extra clean energy jobs in Scotland alone. That is…06 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsHaving slightly strayed into the area of the Department for Education earlier, I think it best that I stay out of the area of the Department for Transport. I will, however, ensure…06 Jan 2026