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HANSARD Energy SecurityOne would think the Green party would welcome 43% of our power being renewable, done under a Conservative Government. On Sizewell C, she asks what it is cheaper than; I will tell…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Floating offshore wind is an interesting development, and we are actively looking at it and working on it with a whole load of industry…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityThe reality of energy supply is that anyone who thinks there is a single silver bullet—I am not accusing the hon. Member of that at all—is typically wrong. Almost any energy…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityI am pleased to report that, notwithstanding things like terrorism or developments in the war in Ukraine, we have confidence about both our supply and European supply this winter.…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityPrivate landlords are already under an obligation to ensure that their properties reach certain standards. However, as the hon. Member may well know, the Government are consulting…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityMy hon. Friend and neighbour is absolutely right. Critical minerals are so important in securing the entire supply chain. Earlier I mentioned green lithium up in Teesside, which…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityIt is worth the House knowing that we have already put in £6.6 billion. We have announced another £6 billion, which will be spent in the period from 2025 to 2028. The £1 billion…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityMy hon. Friend will be pleased to hear that when I was at Sizewell yesterday, I was with leaders from EDF and the French Government—indeed, the French ambassador was there. Later…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityI thank the hon. Member for welcoming me to the Dispatch Box. As he will know as Chair of the Select Committee, we have been working on the Sizewell deal for quite some time and…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityI know that Cumberland has a tremendous amount of expertise and a lot more to offer. When Great British Nuclear launches in the new year, it will help to bring not just…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityYes, I can confirm that China has now been bought out of the deal on Sizewell. The money yesterday ensured that it is no longer involved in the development. The hon. Gentleman…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityMy right hon. Friend is characteristically correct that we cannot always rely on a single form of electricity generation. As the French have found out, we cannot always rely on…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityHow big are they? It is convenient that the World cup is on because the right hon. Gentleman will be able to envisage this. Single turbines are seven football pitches in scope, as…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityI do not think the right hon. Gentleman was in the Chamber earlier for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy questions, but I did point to a quote from him back in 2010, when…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityWith permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on energy security. Over half the gas we use in this country is imported. A third of all our energy comes from other…29 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was up in Teesside the week before last, and I have been keeping in close contact with what is happening there. The good news is that there are new jobs coming about in new…29 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend will be reassured to know that I did know that he would have a topical question, and the answer to it is yes.29 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can confirm that that is the intention with Great British Nuclear. I know that areas such as Wylfa Newydd—if I am pronouncing it correctly—in my hon. Friend’s constituency could…29 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI do enthusiastically support our SAF—sustainable aviation fuel—industry. Actually, it is a little known fact that last year at COP26 we sent more than 500 aircraft home with…29 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat is absolutely right. Voters will have their say. I say no taxation without representation.29 Nov 2022