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HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that dealing with capacity issues in our supply chain is a crucial part of getting this investment into infrastructure. It is one of the reasons…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesThat is exactly our approach, and it is the right approach. Perhaps the Opposition Front Benchers would advocate not co-operating with China, but it is an incredibly important…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesI think I have made it clear that there are ongoing conversations about that, and that we take national security incredibly seriously when we consider investment decisions. On…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesIt sounds very much like the hon. Member is making the case for an industrial strategy that ensures that we can match demand with supply. That approach was particularly missing…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesWe believe that the best route to energy security is through our clean power by 2030 mission and further investment in renewables. That remains our stance.12 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesWhen the Minister— [Interruption.] Sorry, I am the Minister now. [ Laughter. ] The shadow Minister mentioned revisiting this decision, but, as yet, no decision has been made. We…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesI thank my hon. Friend for her question. We have launched the clean industry bonus, which will be crucial in protecting our supply chain. We are investing through GB Energy and…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesThe hon. Member has frequently raised almost every issue that one could think of, but he and I have taken part in many debates about human rights in countries of concern over the…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesWe are not allowing anyone to dictate to us. I know my hon. Friend has been deep in conversation for some time with the Minister for Energy over Grangemouth’s future. To…12 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week, the UK formally submitted its NDC to the United Nations framework convention on climate change. It is a world-leading, ambitious target that we hope will demonstrate…04 Feb 2025HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2025I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2025. It is, as always, a pleasure to see you in the Chair,…27 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2025I suppose I should welcome the shadow Minister to his place, but it is a bit depressing to hear him outline the Opposition’s position. In the last year or two that the…27 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate Change: Nature-based SolutionsI am aware of the excellent work being carried out at Lochwinnoch. We know that protecting and restoring our peatlands is essential for tackling the climate crisis. We are…17 Dec 2024HANSARDClimate Change: Nature-based SolutionsWe are not convinced that the Bill is necessary as a well-developed legislative framework with legally binding targets is already in place, including, of course, the Climate…17 Dec 2024HANSARDClimate Change: Nature-based SolutionsWe know that nature-based solutions have a key role to play in climate mitigation and keeping to 1.5°C at home and abroad. I have met the Minister for Nature, my hon. Friend the…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Cleve Hill Solar ParkOkay. I come on to the issue of battery safety. I note that the hon. Member for Faversham and Mid Kent said that members were given some reassurance at the community meeting she…10 Dec 2024HANSARD Cleve Hill Solar ParkIt is always a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dr Huq. I begin by congratulating the hon. Member for Faversham and Mid Kent (Helen Whately) on securing the debate and giving us…10 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024I am glad the shadow Minister agrees on that. He asked a specific question about the pricing. As the market conveners, we cannot comment on the price. I will leave it at that,…25 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024I thank the shadow Minister for his contribution. As I said, the UK emissions trading scheme is a key pillar of the UK’s net zero policy regime. I am slightly surprised by his…25 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024. As always, it is a pleasure to see you in the…25 Nov 2024