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HANSARDDecarbonisation Schemes: GP AccessI applaud my hon. Friend for all his ambition and championing of the opportunities that are presented in our low-carbon transition plan. Today’s announcement of the local power…10 Feb 2026HANSARDGreen Energy Sector: North-east EnglandAs set out in the recent northern growth strategy, the north-east is at the forefront of our clean energy revolution. Our industrial strategy’s clean energy industries sector plan…10 Feb 2026HANSARDDecarbonisation Schemes: GP AccessI thank the hon. Member for raising this really important issue, and for raising the figures. I think she would agree that we have an ambitious plan. Today’s announcement of the…10 Feb 2026HANSARDDecarbonisation Schemes: GP AccessThis Government are absolutely committed to supporting the NHS to be at the heart of our decarbonisation effort in order that, first, it gets to reduce its emissions and that,…10 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt the recent North sea summit, we committed to a joint ambition of 100 GW of offshore renewable projects with our European neighbours, including through co-ordinated energy…10 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure Technology: Chinese ImportsFrom China to Cornwall, Mr Speaker! I thank my hon. Friend for his continued championing of Cornwall, geothermal energy and critical minerals. This Government support geothermal,…10 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure Technology: Chinese ImportsThat is slightly audacious, given that when we left government in 2010 we had, I think, three of the top solar companies in the world, but when we came back into office we had…10 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure Technology: Chinese ImportsThis Government take energy security extremely seriously. We run one of the world’s safest, most reliable energy systems, and we are a top destination for investment. Investment…10 Feb 2026HANSARDGreen Energy Sector: North-east EnglandMy hon. Friend is absolutely correct to highlight the huge opportunities for the north-east in the energy transition. We estimate an additional 10,000 jobs by 2030, building on…10 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State regularly meets Cabinet colleagues about these issues. This Government are absolutely clear that any expansion of Heathrow must be compatible with our…06 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI enjoyed being part of the hon. Gentleman’s sunshine debate. I have been excited to work closely with the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, who is with us in the…06 Jan 2026HANSARDNet Zero: Local AuthoritiesHappy new year, Mr Speaker. The Department works closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Support for councils includes the local net zero hubs—such…06 Jan 2026HANSARDNet Zero: Local AuthoritiesLocal councils play a pivotal role. I work closely with the local net zero delivery group and with UK100, and I have been fortunate enough to visit the Labour-run councils in…06 Jan 2026HANSARDNet Zero: Local AuthoritiesI thank my hon. Friend for her excellent question, and for her championing of Bradford council and her constituency. District heat presents a massive opportunity, as I have seen…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Oil Refining SectorThank you, Mr Western. That is why, in June, we convened the first ministerial roundtable with the refining industry in more than a decade, providing a clear signal of our…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I have really enjoyed the debate, which has been full of passion and emotion. I heard the anger, including in what…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorI am glad that the right hon. Gentleman intervened, as I was going to come on to his points—in particular, his interesting point about the national interest. I say to him gently…11 Dec 2025HANSARDOffshore Wind Supply Chain: TynesideI will ensure that the Minister for Energy is aware of his issues and feeds them in. I am sure he will—I believe he is a friend of the hon. Gentleman. This is a genuinely…29 Oct 2025HANSARDOffshore Wind Supply Chain: TynesideIt certainly is! I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend (Mary Glindon) on securing a debate on this important issue, and on her…29 Oct 2025HANSARDCarbon Budget Delivery PlanIt is slightly above my pay grade to determine the Prime Minister’s diary, but I can assure the hon. Lady that we will proudly launch the carbon budget growth and delivery plan…14 Oct 2025