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HANSARD Automated Vehicles Bill [Lords]If I may say so, that is a remarkably weak criticism. As the hon. Member acknowledges, the Bill has been developed—I say this with a degree of ownership—over a considerable period…01 May 2024HANSARDArmed Forces Readiness and Defence EquipmentWe face a world of complexity and threat unparalleled in our recent modern experience. Scanning across Europe, south-east Asia and the middle east, we see that this is a world…21 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military EquipmentThe Russian invasion of Ukraine is a direct threat to Europe and of course to wider global security. As my hon. Friend will know, Russia has increased, as part of its war…27 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft Wine (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024I note the decline in standards in explanatory memoranda, in that my right hon. Friend—who has been a member of the Cabinet—is not acknowledged as such in the explanatory…17 Jan 2024HANSARDCost of Living: Armed Forces PersonnelI congratulate the Minister on the excellent work that he has done to support our armed forces with their cost of living. May I ask him to be especially aware of the burden that…08 Jan 2024HANSARD Broadband: Rural CommunitiesI am grateful to my hon. Friend for calling this debate. He is absolutely right about notspots. We have notspots in the city of Hereford, but in Herefordshire we also have very…13 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Hydrogen Production Revenue Support (Directions, Eligibility and Counterparty) Regulations 2023I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his careful rehearsal of the background, but surely the regulations contemplate a series of private law contracts, the circumstances and…12 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Hydrogen Production Revenue Support (Directions, Eligibility and Counterparty) Regulations 2023I am grateful for this clarification, although obviously the Minister will want to speak for herself and for the Government. It does not sound as though the hon. Gentleman opposes…12 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesMy hon. Friend mentions the plan for water, but she will be aware that the previous Secretary of State came to Herefordshire, where she attended a roundtable in Hereford and…05 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023I have no objection at all to this legislation, which seems excellent, but I have a question for the Minister. Section 6.2 of the explanatory memorandum refers to F-gas. Will he…28 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn StatementIt is a pleasure to speak from the Back Benches for the first time in a while. I massively welcome the statement, and particularly the emphasis that the Chancellor has given to…22 Nov 2023HANSARDElectric VehiclesThe Government are committed to accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles. Last year, 16% of new cars and around 6% of new vans sold were fully electric. To continue…26 Oct 2023HANSARDHeathrow: Third RunwayAs the House will know, Parliament has voted in principle to support a third runway at London Heathrow, but the Government have always been clear that that expansion remains a…26 Oct 2023HANSARDElectric VehiclesMy hon. Friend knows that the Government have supported the use of hydrogen in road vehicles for over a decade, including the installation of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure…26 Oct 2023HANSARDHeathrow: Third RunwayI agree with my right hon. Friend, who has enormous experience in this area, that regional airports are vital to the UK and support thousands of jobs across the regions, as well…26 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI do not think that, for the reasons we have described, there is anything to complain about in relation to the progress we are making across England. Charge point roll-out remains…26 Oct 2023HANSARDDecarbonising Road TransportThe UK has one of the most ambitious decarbonisation programmes of any country in the G7. In March this year, the Government published a globally unprecedented level of detail on…26 Oct 2023HANSARDElectric VehiclesAs the hon. Lady knows, there is wide and differing experience across the charging network. Many people are able to charge at home and many people are able to charge through the…26 Oct 2023HANSARDDecarbonising Road TransportWas it P. G. Wodehouse who said that it was not difficult to see the difference between a ray of sunshine and a Scotsman with a grievance? How true that is in this case! The truth…26 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsOf course, I have visited the technology that my hon. Friend is describing and seen it in action. We must balance the safety of patients and vulnerable road users with the…26 Oct 2023