Contributions
1,819 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDIsrael and GazaAs the hon. Lady will know, we are in favour of seeing pauses in the action. Some people, I know, call for a ceasefire, but I would point out that there was a ceasefire on 6…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy hon. Friend is right about trying to do everything we can in the region. That is why I sent a Royal Navy task group to try to de-escalate tensions, including RFA Lyme Bay and…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaWe are working with partners across the wider region, urging all sides to de-escalate tension, facilitate the supply of humanitarian aid, and tackle all forms of extremism.20 Nov 2023HANSARDUK Arms Sales to IsraelThe hon. Lady is right to describe as terrorism the horrendous and heinous attacks by Hamas, without which this would not have started. We call on all parties—the Israelis…20 Nov 2023HANSARDUK Arms Sales to IsraelAll export licence applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis against the strategic export licence criteria. This Government will not use any export licences to any…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIndependent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan: Revised Terms of ReferenceFurther to the statement by my right hon. Friend the Member for Wyre and Preston North (Mr Wallace) dated 5 July 2023, I can confirm that the terms of reference of the independent…19 Sept 2023HANSARDCombat Air StrategyThe last update to the House on delivery of the combat air strategy was given during Farnborough international air show in July last year. DSEI London has brought the eyes of the…12 Sept 2023HANSARDDefence Industry: Environmental, Social and Governance ConsiderationsI wish to make a joint statement with HM Treasury, on behalf of His Majesty’s Government. The Government are clear that the UK’s defence sector has an integral role in supporting…12 Sept 2023HANSARDNuclear Power: Technology Selection Process LaunchIn March this year, as part of the Powering Up Britain strategy, the Government set up Great British Nuclear (GBN). GBN will deliver the Government’s long-term nuclear programme,…18 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: ScotlandWe are supporting Scotland through the North sea transition deal, contracts for difference for renewable energy, and more than £80 million of net zero innovation portfolio funding.04 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: ScotlandFortunately, the answer is pretty straightforward. As the right hon. Gentleman mentioned, we are doing tidal power in this CfD round. That is to be welcomed and we look forward to…04 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: ScotlandI have discussed this matter with SSE in relation to that particular hydro storage project, and my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State met MSPs yesterday to discuss the…04 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: ScotlandGrid capacity in Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland is at the top of our list. The Winser review has done a lot of work to look at how we can speed up the delivery of…04 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: ScotlandThe Secretary of State does in fact get it, because we support the idea of having things such as hydro power. Again, I have to say that there is a choice where taxpayers’ money is…04 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Security: Gas Imports from RussiaWe have gone from 14% of our homes being insulated under the previous Government to nearly 50%—it will be 50% this year—and we have set up an energy taskforce to reduce the usage…04 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: ScotlandAs the hon. Gentleman knows, we have already pumped £40 million into Acorn. It is on the reserve list. He asks when; the answer is this year for track 2 and track 1 expansion. So…04 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Security: Gas Imports from RussiaEnding Russian imports in April 2022 has shown that Russian gas belongs in the past. Our system was well supplied last winter by North sea gas and reliable imports—a far cry from…04 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Security: Gas Imports from RussiaIt is about having a balanced energy supply, which means renewables, nuclear power, and yes, where necessary, oil and gas licences—to do without them puts the security of every…04 Jul 2023HANSARDRooftop Solar PanelsThe Government are supporting the installation of rooftop solar in numerous different ways: financial incentives, performance standards and the solar taskforce.04 Jul 2023HANSARDRooftop Solar PanelsI assure my hon. Friend that I am a great enthusiast for solar panels—I have had them on my home for the past 12 years, and they perform very well. I want to see more people do…04 Jul 2023