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HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is consistent on this point. We are always keen to hear savings suggestions from colleagues, but to be clear, HS2 is a long-term investment that will bring our…15 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsFurther to my previous answer, the Government are serious about delivering cheaper, cleaner and more secure power. That is why we included onshore wind and solar in the latest…15 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend, like The Sun newspaper, is a champion of motorists, hauliers and all those in his constituency who rely on petrol and diesel vehicles for their— [ Interruption. ]…15 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI paid tribute to my hon. Friend’s huge business experience and his time at the Treasury on Second Reading of the UK Infrastructure Bank Bill. Perhaps we should both read the…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFloating Offshore WindI repeat the point I made to the hon. Member for Aberavon (Stephen Kinnock) about content. I hope that addresses some of my right hon. Friend’s concerns, but I am more than happy…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFloating Offshore WindThis issue has certainly captured the imagination in East Anglia, where the hon. Lady may be aware that there are certain proposals to bring forward improvements in the grid,…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFloating Offshore WindThe hon. Gentleman is a staunch campaigner for his constituency’s ability to take advantage of this exciting new technology, and I pay tribute to him for that. As he knows, the…15 Nov 2022HANSARDHMRC Mileage Allowance RatesMy hon. Friend makes an important point. In my capacity as a constituency MP, I recently met with a domiciliary care company, and it is clear that this cost of running its…15 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy Profits LevyTo be clear, the levy is an additional 25% surcharge on UK oil and gas profits on top of the existing 40% headline rate of tax, taking the combined rate of tax on those profits to…15 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy Profits LevyThe energy profits levy was introduced from 26 May in response to sharp increases in oil and gas prices and to help fund cost of living support for UK households. It is an…15 Nov 2022HANSARDHMRC Mileage Allowance RatesThe hon. Gentleman makes a fair point. I think we are all conscious of the general increase in costs faced by keyworkers and all our workers, but let me make this point about the…15 Nov 2022HANSARDHMRC Mileage Allowance RatesThe Government keep the approved mileage allowance payment rate under review. As the rate is set using an average, it is more appropriate for some drivers than for others.…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFloating Offshore WindWe are committed to developing floating offshore wind to support our energy security and net zero ambitions. The contracts for difference scheme has already supported the…15 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsLike the hon. Gentleman, I represent a rural constituency, where probably the majority of households use heating oil. As he knows, the alternative fuel payment will ensure that…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFloating Offshore WindI cannot think of a colleague who champions energy investment in their constituency quite as much as my hon. Friend. I can confirm that the port of Holyhead is a very important…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFloating Offshore WindThe Government are committed to delivering cheaper, cleaner and more secure power. That is why we included onshore wind in the latest auction round for contracts for difference,…15 Nov 2022HANSARDUK Infrastructure Bank Bill [Lords]I begin by saying how grateful I am to all the Members who have contributed today; it has perhaps been more a case of quality than quantity. When we talk about the funding of this…01 Nov 2022HANSARD Eastern Link Undersea Cable Electricity GenerationThere is huge interest in this debate in East Anglia, which is another part of the UK that produces an enormous amount of offshore wind. I can confirm to the hon. Member that we…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Eastern Link Undersea Cable Electricity GenerationThe fact is that these two connections —the Eastern Link—will cost £3.4 billion and carry 4 GW. At the same time, National Grid is insisting on going ahead with pylons from…25 Oct 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill (Twenty Sixth sitting)This is an issue dear to my heart. It is a very good new clause. I cycle every year in Suffolk churches’ “Ride and Stride” to raise money to protect their incredibly expensive…20 Oct 2022