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HANSARDContracts for DifferenceI welcome the first part of the hon. Gentleman’s question, and even the second part. The only way this will work is if, whatever our differences—and we have large differences—we…03 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceMy hon. Friend is 100% right, and she puts it incredibly well. It is hard for Governments of all stripes to admit this truth, but when the 1 October price cap was announced, these…03 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his kind words. He raises an incredibly serious and important issue. When I came into Government, I asked for discussions across Government on…03 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceMy hon. Friend asks a very important question, which gives me a chance to advertise the Second Reading of the Great British Energy Bill on Thursday. All are welcome—standing room…03 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceWhen I came into office and examined the issues around pot 2, which covers tidal, I was very keen to make sure that we increased the tidal minimum, which we did by 50%. These are…03 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceMy hon. Friend makes an important point about the legacy of the last Government. To widen her point, I would say to Members across the House—we need to be candid that this is hard…03 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceI thought that the hon. Gentleman’s party supported a publicly owned energy company, but I may be wrong about that. I can absolutely say that this is the way to deliver lower…03 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for Difference: Allocation Round 6 ResultsThe sixth contracts for difference auction results have been published today, unlocking 9.6 GW of renewable electricity projects. Among others, contracts will be going to the two…03 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceAt a lower price. This floating offshore wind farm alone is double the size of all of Europe’s installed floating offshore wind capacity. In addition, on tidal, where Britain has…03 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on his elevation since the election. I look forward to our exchanges in this House. I say him to gently that the crucial first phase of…03 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceMy hon. Friend makes a typically eloquent point. This is about a partnership with private industry. The truth is that much of the investment that we need for the clean power…03 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceI thank the hon. Lady for her support and the warm tone that she uses. She is right that we face a big challenge as a country to get moving on the offshore wind Bill, the onshore…03 Sept 2024HANSARDEnergy Security and Net ZeroI will look at all proposals, but I think the hon. Gentleman knows that underground cables cost five to 10 times more; that is why the last Government did not agree to them.02 Sept 2024HANSARDEnergy Security and Net ZeroI will look at all proposals, but I think the hon. Gentleman knows that underground cables cost six to 10 times more; that is why the last Government did not agree to them. […02 Sept 2024HANSARDSizewell A Nuclear Site: Direction to Nuclear Decommissioning AuthorityI am today laying a new designation direction to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in respect of the Sizewell A nuclear site, which amends the existing direction. The…26 Jul 2024HANSARDGreat British EnergyOur country faces huge challenges. More than two years on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, families and businesses continue to pay the price for Britain’s energy insecurity.…25 Jul 2024HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionWhat the hon. Gentleman wants for nationally significant projects is community veto.18 Jul 2024HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionOn the right hon. Gentleman’s first question, I am proud to have been supported by the GMB and the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers during the election campaign. I…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionI am grateful to my hon. Friend for drawing this project to my attention. In a way, the questions from both sides of the House demonstrate the huge potential we have in this area,…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionThat is the kind of question I like. My hon. Friend makes a serious and important point about air pollution, which is another reason why we need to move away from fossil fuels. In…18 Jul 2024