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HANSARDDraft Electricity (Risk-Preparedness) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I was not so sure about that.07 Oct 2020HANSARDDraft Electricity (Risk-Preparedness) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020We have left the EU.07 Oct 2020HANSARDDraft Electricity (Risk-Preparedness) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020We have more than one interconnector connecting us to European countries, and we intend to build many more. This statutory instrument relates to our risk-preparedness. When we…07 Oct 2020HANSARDThe Insolvency (Moratorium) (Special Administration for Energy Licencees) (Regulations) 2020I am not going to give way. In conclusion, I would like to say that the regulations align the corporate moratorium regime that the Government introduced last summer with existing…30 Sept 2020HANSARDThe Insolvency (Moratorium) (Special Administration for Energy Licencees) (Regulations) 2020I have tried to be as clear as possible, but I have been dragged in all sorts of different directions. When financial distress occurs the SI has two provisions. First, it enjoins,…30 Sept 2020HANSARDThe Insolvency (Moratorium) (Special Administration for Energy Licencees) (Regulations) 2020We can get into a debate about what the SI does.30 Sept 2020HANSARDThe Insolvency (Moratorium) (Special Administration for Energy Licencees) (Regulations) 2020I appreciate the enthusiasm of hon. Members to engage with this debate, but we have to be specific about the nature of the SI. I am absolutely happy to debate and talk to my hon.…30 Sept 2020HANSARDThe Insolvency (Moratorium) (Special Administration for Energy Licencees) (Regulations) 2020I appreciate that the hon. Member for Southampton, Test (Dr Whitehead) is not in his place, and I welcome the hon. Lady as his temporary replacement, but I detect his hand in many…30 Sept 2020HANSARDThe Insolvency (Moratorium) (Special Administration for Energy Licencees) (Regulations) 2020I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Insolvency (Moratorium) (Special Administration for Energy Licencees) (Regulations) 2020 (S.I. 2020, No. 943). It is always a…30 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are very supportive of any schemes in this country that promote the net-zero agenda, and I would be interested to hear details of that scheme in the hon. Gentleman’s…29 Sept 2020HANSARDReducing Business EmissionsIt is no secret that there is plenty of discussion about a national infrastructure bank. The Green Investment Bank, which was set up in 2015, was successful, and this is something…29 Sept 2020HANSARDMarine Energy SectorMy hon. Friend is quite right. In addition to the proposed extension to the Rampion offshore wind farm off Brighton, I understand that there is significant market interest in the…29 Sept 2020HANSARDMerseyside: Sustainable Energy ProductionI reassure the hon. Lady that we are looking with great interest at the Mersey tidal project and that the Government have already funded the north-west energy hub so that we can…29 Sept 2020HANSARDMerseyside: Sustainable Energy ProductionI would be very happy to meet with MPs and representatives in the Mersey region. I know the Mayor, Steven Rotheram; I met him in my previous life as a DExEU Under-Secretary. I am…29 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman and I have different views on that issue. It stands to reason that as we go towards net zero, we will need dispatchable power and a source of firm power. Most…29 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for the work that she is doing in this area. I also congratulate the United Downs project on last month securing £4 million from the Government’s…29 Sept 2020HANSARDReducing Business EmissionsAs my hon. Friend knows, helping businesses reduce emissions is crucial to delivering our net zero commitment. To tackle some of our most carbon-intensive businesses, we have just…29 Sept 2020HANSARDReducing Business EmissionsWe do have extensive plans. We have further plans for decarbonising freight that will form part of the transport decarbonisation plan, which we expect to publish later this year.…29 Sept 2020HANSARDMarine Energy SectorMy hon. Friend will know that the Government have a long history of supporting the development of marine technologies. Since 2010, we have provided £80 million in research and…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Fracking: Rother ValleyIt is always a pleasure to conduct these debates with you in the Chair, Mr Deputy Speaker, and I am pleased to see you in your rightful place. I thank my hon. Friend the Member…28 Sept 2020