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HANSARDInshore Industry Fishing Crews: VisasIn my remarks, I asked for more constructive engagement. However, would the hon. Member join me and others in seeking an actual meeting with Ministers—I know, it is difficult…25 May 2023HANSARDInshore Industry Fishing Crews: VisasThe hon. Gentleman talks about the cramped living conditions on a fishing boat. When I was at school, I had a job painting fishing boats, so I was aware of the conditions. I have…25 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere has been lots of talk in the Chamber today about green jobs. When I talk to stakeholders in the renewable and low-carbon technology sector, they talk about the need for…23 May 2023HANSARDCarbon Capture and StorageUnlike the SNP, who continue to talk down the fantastic Acorn project, which by the way has never actually stopped— [ Interruption.] . One of the reasons it has not stopped is…23 May 2023HANSARDHighly Protected Marine AreasMy right hon. Friend will agree with me and the fishing industry in Scotland that we are not against conservation and sustainability in principle. Does he agree that the haste…17 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. May I first associate myself with the Secretary of State’s remarks about the coronation? I think we can all agree that it was a fantastic event. I add my thanks to the…11 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]I am interested in what my hon. Friend is saying about heat networks and wonder whether he might agree with something I have learned just recently. It is a proposal from a…09 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]It is excellent to see you in the Chair tonight, Madam Deputy Speaker. Let me say from the outset that the main message I receive from all parts of the energy sector—the Minister…09 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]I am listening to the hon. Lady’s speech with great interest, and want to pick up on one part of it. On moving away from maximising economic recovery, does she agree that we are…09 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]Will the hon. Lady give way?09 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith reference to Nagorno-Karabakh, what steps has the Department taken to support the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan within its internationally recognised…02 May 2023HANSARDEnergy-intensive Industries13. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support energy-intensive industries.23 Mar 2023HANSARD Energy TrilemmaI do not want to interrupt the right hon. Gentleman’s flow, and we can all agree that we wish there was more money available for different things, but he might not be aware that…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Energy TrilemmaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Deputy Speaker—I have not had the pleasure before now, so welcome to the Chair. It is a pleasure to follow the right hon.…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Energy TrilemmaWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?23 Mar 2023HANSARDEnergy-intensive IndustriesThe Government’s support for the energy costs of businesses in my constituency has been most welcome. As the Minister will know, fishing is a key industry there, so I am…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Energy TrilemmaI appreciate the hon. Gentleman giving me the chance to come back on that point. Surely he will recognise, as I think he did in his statement just now, that there will be a gap…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Energy TrilemmaI am genuinely grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for giving way, and I agree with pretty much everything he has said so far, which is unusual. I am sure he is familiar with the…23 Mar 2023HANSARDHomelessness Among Veterans13. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to end homelessness among veterans.16 Mar 2023HANSARDHomelessness Among VeteransI thank the Minister for his response. Can he update the House on what this Government are doing across all nations of the United Kingdom to support veterans who are experiencing…16 Mar 2023