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HANSARDNet Zero Emissions by 2050We, of course, deliver relief schemes to reduce the cumulative impact of some energy and climate change policies on industrial electricity prices for eligible energy-intensive…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions by 2050My hon. Friend raises a good point. Having worked in futures markets, I think the first sovereign green gilt is a great step forward for this country. I am sure that Her Majesty’s…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions by 2050I recognise the hon. Gentleman’s engagement as the constituency’s Member of Parliament. I do not buy into his idea that we are neglecting the national interest. This Government…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions by 2050I take a keen interest in both Australia and ASEAN, having recently come from the Department for International Trade. There is a new Australia trade agreement and we have dialogue…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions by 2050I always enjoy my engagements with the right hon. Gentleman on a number of topics, whether in relation to Northern Ireland or to these kinds of issues more broadly. First, on jobs…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions by 2050I thank my right hon. Friend for his question. Referring back to the Climate Change Committee progress report, I read an interesting comment in it at the weekend while I was…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions by 2050I thank the hon. Lady for her question. Of course, we look carefully at what the Climate Change Committee has recommended at all times, and we are in the process of meeting last…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions by 2050I thank my hon. Friend for his welcome. As he has pointed out, the Prime Minister’s 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution sets an ambition to grow the market to 600,000…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions by 2050Ahead of COP26, we will publish a net zero strategy. This will set out our vision for transitioning to a net zero economy and outline our path to meet net zero by 2050. Ahead of…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions by 2050As a former Treasury Minister, I have to advise the hon. Lady to wait and see on the Budget. We have set out clear actions in relation to the wholesale gas price problems,…21 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere are robust processes in place for bringing forward new grid upgrades to meet demand. Smart electric vehicle charging and other smart technologies of course reduce the need…21 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right. Nuclear power is a vital part of our future energy mix. We have committed to trying to achieve at least one more gigawatt power plant during this…21 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely tireless in promoting Truro and Falmouth. The project she mentions is very interesting. Last year, the new Foreign Secretary, my right hon. Friend the…21 Sept 2021HANSARDClimate Change Committee: 2021 Annual Progress ReportI always call my hon. Friend Mr Kettering, Mr Speaker, as he has been a councillor there for a long time and the Member of Parliament representing Kettering so diligently and…21 Sept 2021HANSARDClimate Change Committee: 2021 Annual Progress ReportThe hon. Gentleman has managed to pack a lot into that question. Let me try to answer it in three ways. First, when it comes to the heat and buildings strategy, he will just have…21 Sept 2021HANSARDClimate Change Committee: 2021 Annual Progress ReportYes, of course we take community renewable initiatives very seriously indeed. We also take the Environmental Audit Committee very seriously indeed and I look forward to appearing…21 Sept 2021HANSARD Trade and Agriculture Commission: Role in International Trade DealsI apologise for having to join you virtually, Ms Bardell. I am self-isolating, as many are. I start by saying what a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship in what has…21 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are following developments on the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism closely. The UK has ambitious carbon pricing through our emissions trading scheme and carbon price…15 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Services are 80% of the UK economy. We are the world’s second largest exporter of services, and a huge number of those are digitally enabled.…15 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsHSBC is an extremely important company and employer in this country. I do not have a problem with Ministers meeting HSBC, let us put that on the record. The hon. Gentleman will…15 Jul 2021