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HANSARDContracts for Difference SchemeI know my hon. Friend is a long-standing supporter of offshore wind. We have announced that AR6 will open in March 2024 and we have published that timetable. We are supporting…19 Sept 2023HANSARDContracts for Difference SchemeThe CfD programme has driven prices down over time to enormous effect, by 70% since they started, which is much more than people expected. I would be happy to take the hon.…19 Sept 2023HANSARDContracts for Difference SchemeWe have a strong focus on energy security, and that means having a just transition to clean energy but also investing in nuclear. The hon. Gentleman may have seen that we have…19 Sept 2023HANSARDContracts for Difference SchemeI thank the right hon. Gentleman for welcoming me to my place. I am delighted to serve opposite him and face him at the Dispatch Box. There are a couple of things I will point…19 Sept 2023HANSARDRenewable Energy Sector: High-skilled JobsThis is a crucial area. There are already over 400,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector and that will rise steeply over time. We are investing billions in skills, including…19 Sept 2023HANSARDRenewable Energy Sector: High-skilled JobsAs a former Education Minister, I am absolutely passionate about this area. We have delivered almost 5.5 million apprenticeships since 2010. The Minister for Energy Security and…19 Sept 2023HANSARDEnergy-intensive Industries: DecarbonisationThe Government have committed £20 billion to support the early development of carbon capture and storage, and £500 million for the industrial energy transformation fund to help…19 Sept 2023HANSARDEnergy-intensive Industries: DecarbonisationAs the Business and Trade Secretary set out, the Government’s deal has provided long-term security for at least 5,000 steel jobs. The investment will grow UK domestic green steel…19 Sept 2023HANSARDEnergy-intensive Industries: DecarbonisationI would be delighted to meet my right hon. Friend and discuss that particular case. We keep looking at everything we can do to support business, as we have done this entire time.19 Sept 2023HANSARDEnergy-intensive Industries: DecarbonisationI refer the hon. Lady to my previous comments. The investment will provide long-term security for at least 5,000 steel jobs. We have had record investment of £4 billion in the…19 Sept 2023HANSARDRenewable Energy Sector: High-skilled JobsThanks to Government policy and spending, we will support another 480,000 jobs in the green sector by 2030. As I said, we are leading the way in decarbonising faster than any…19 Sept 2023HANSARDRenewable Energy Sector: High-skilled JobsMy hon. Friend raises an interesting point about the job opportunities presented by AI, which will undoubtedly have an effect across the country and a beneficial effect in this…19 Sept 2023HANSARDRenewable Energy Sector: High-skilled JobsThe right hon. Gentleman asks an interesting question. We have explored his suggestion of legislating to make certification mandatory. We have no such plans at this time, as there…19 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my right hon. Friend for raising this issue today. I understand that concerns have been raised by local communities about the National Grid electricity transmission plans…19 Sept 2023HANSARDChildcareAt the spring statement, we announced the single largest investment in childcare in England ever. By 2027, the Government will be spending in excess of £8 billion, doubling the…17 Jul 2023HANSARDChildcareThe Government care about education standards. That is seen across every single result across the board, whether reading or maths results. It is this Government who care about…17 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Lady for that question. This is really important. We are trying to make sure that all staff in early years settings are better equipped. We will be setting out a…17 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend, who I know is an amazing campaigner on this issue. We are doing a lot to progress the support in schools, making sure that we have access to a specialist…17 Jul 2023HANSARDBullying in SchoolsWe are confident that the behaviour hubs programme is helping schools to create calm, understanding and positive environments by spreading best practice. The behaviour hubs…17 Jul 2023HANSARDBullying in SchoolsI have not seen the hon. Lady’s Bill, but I would be happy to take a look and have a discussion with her.17 Jul 2023