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HANSARDHydrogen EnergyThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. The whole point of a hydrogen strategy is to dovetail nicely with the levelling-up agenda. I know many of the people in the HyNet cluster,…15 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to say that renewable energy manufacturing of all sizes has huge potential, not least in his constituency. At this stage, our initial focus is to establish…15 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Homes GrantAs my hon. Friend will know, the list of technologies currently included reflects the Department’s assessment of the best balance between economic stimulus and maximising value…15 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Homes GrantThe Prime Minister has made it clear that energy efficiency is a top Government priority. The green homes grant provides economic stimulus, supporting more than 80,000 jobs, and…15 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Effect on BusinessI do not recognise what the hon. Gentleman is saying. We are in constant dialogue with the pub industry and many people—publicans—certainly in my constituency, who have spoken to…15 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Effect on BusinessAs the Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, my hon. Friend the Member for Sutton and Cheam (Paul Scully), has suggested, there is a considerable…15 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Effect on BusinessWe know that certain areas of the economy have faced enormous challenges this year, and that is why the Government have provided an unprecedented range of support packages to help…15 Dec 2020HANSARDHydrogen EnergyThe 10-point plan set out a comprehensive package to underpin our ambition for 5 GW of hydrogen production capacity by 2030. We have also announced a £240 million net zero housing…15 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is exactly right. I am delighted to report that our joint hon. Friend the Member for Derby North (Amanda Solloway) had a very successful visit and thoroughly…15 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend and I have had a number of conversations about the green industrial revolution. I am very excited about the opportunities in her wonderful county, and I look…15 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Deal Loans: Mis-sellingIt is correct that a complaint must be made within six years of the date of the breach, as we would expect mis-selling to become evident within six years, but we have to take…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Marine Renewables: Government Support for Commercial Roll-outI am delighted to be able finally to respond to the debate. There have been some really interesting interventions, and it is a shame that we have only had half an hour for it. It…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Marine Renewables: Government Support for Commercial Roll-outThe right hon. Gentleman raises a fair point. The private sector is willing to go, of course, provided it is supported initially by the Government. That is exactly the kind of…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Marine Renewables: Government Support for Commercial Roll-outForgive me; I saw straight through the Scottish representative. In this debate, we have representatives from all four countries of the United Kingdom. That is significant, and…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Marine Renewables: Government Support for Commercial Roll-outI can absolutely assure my hon. Friend that that is something I will be looking into. With regard to my BEIS commitments specifically, we can potentially get some movement on the…08 Dec 2020HANSARDFuture of Coal in the UKI congratulate the hon. Member for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport (Luke Pollard) on filling in for his colleague at such short notice. I thought that he gave a very succinct and…03 Dec 2020HANSARDClimate Change Assembly UK: The Path to Net ZeroI agree with the hon. Gentleman. Transparency is absolutely central to any governing process, but particularly in respect of the challenge of fighting climate change. The assembly…26 Nov 2020HANSARDClimate Change Assembly UK: The Path to Net ZeroThere is limited time, so I will allow just one intervention.26 Nov 2020HANSARDClimate Change Assembly UK: The Path to Net ZeroI thank all Members; this is one of the best debates I have seen in the House. I thought it was temperate, with many and extremely well considered and informative speeches, so I…26 Nov 2020HANSARDFuel Poverty and Energy Price CapsIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Ms Rees, in this excellent debate on a really important issue. I cannot think of a more important issue that the House could…19 Nov 2020