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HANSARDTopical QuestionsOnly 13 of the G20 nations have committed to net zero by law. Does the COP President expect all G20 nations to commit to net zero by law at COP26?20 Oct 2021HANSARD Net Zero Strategy and Heat and Buildings StrategyI thank the Minister for giving me an advance copy of his statement this morning. People across the country will want to know whether the promises made today will actually be…19 Oct 2021HANSARD UK Gas MarketI am grateful to the Secretary of State for an advance copy of his statement. There are, of course, a whole range of important questions to be answered to ensure that we do not…20 Sept 2021HANSARD AfghanistanFirst, I put it on record that I have had many emails and messages from my constituents, expressing their distress at the events in Afghanistan, not least in respect of women,…18 Aug 2021HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy CommitteeI thank the shadow spokesperson for those points, and for her kind remarks about the work of my Committee. On the funding allocation, of course the issue here is that if there is…22 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy CommitteeThe hon. Member is a hard-working member of the Select Committee, and he will know that we are only able to delve so far into the functioning of devolved Administrations. However,…22 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy CommitteeI thank the hon. Member for his question. I would make two observations. First, we recognised an inconsistency in the tiers of local and regional government across England. I have…22 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy CommitteeIt is a discussion that we had in some detail on the Committee. The hon. Gentleman will know that the distinction between a Cabinet Committee led by the Prime Minister and a…22 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy CommitteeI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. We looked briefly at the role of the devolved Administrations and concluded that pretty much everybody agrees that a more equal…22 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy CommitteeI thank my hon. Friend for his question. This issue of competition versus collaboration in bidding for funding was a really important part of our inquiry. I referenced in my…22 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy CommitteeI am grateful for the opportunity to make a statement on the third report of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s inquiry into post-pandemic economic growth.…22 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy CommitteeThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker; it is great to see you, as a fellow member of the Committee, in the Chair. Congratulations on your appointment. I am always grateful for the…22 Jul 2021HANSARDLimiting Global Temperature RiseHas Britain lost her credibility when asking developing nations to pay to decarbonise, following the Government’s affirmation yesterday of their cut to UK international aid…14 Jul 2021HANSARDEnabling Community EnergyIt is, as usual, a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I congratulate the hon. Members who have already spoken. Whenever there is a debate on community energy, I…01 Jul 2021HANSARD Protecting Britain’s Steel IndustryThe heart of the issue that we are debating today is the Government’s power, or willingness, to intervene in the national interest. The Conservative party told the public that…21 Jun 2021HANSARDPlanning Decisions: Local InvolvementThe planning process is part of our democracy. It is one of the reasons we elect local councillors and one of the reasons we have planning committees that are independent of party…21 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsMight I just start by noting that the Prime Minister seems a little irritable this afternoon? I know that it is difficult when friendships break down, but I have every faith he…16 Jun 2021HANSARDClimate Change: International EngagementMany stake- holders that would normally engage at COP26—civil society groups, NGOs, politicians, business leaders—still do not have clarity about how they will engage at COP in…09 Jun 2021HANSARD Employment RightsCan I say to the Minister that I am slightly confused by the statement today? He says that the Government say fire and rehire is wrong, yet did nothing to intervene to stop its…08 Jun 2021HANSARDGreen Homes Grant Voucher SchemeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Mr Robertson. Before I begin, I declare an interest: my wife works for the Association for Decentralised Energy. Today’s…27 May 2021