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HANSARDClean Steel FundI caution against the hon. Gentleman’s comparison. We have a similar ambition to countries such as Germany on things like hydrogen, and we have already published our hydrogen…16 Nov 2021HANSARDClean Steel FundThe Government continue to work with the UK steel sector, through the UK Steel Council, regular meetings and constant dialogue, to understand its decarbonisation plans, whether…16 Nov 2021HANSARDOnshoring Manufacturing and ProductionI thank the hon. Gentleman for the question. We were disappointed, as he was, by GKN Melrose’s decision. Ultimately, such decisions are for individual companies, but we realise…16 Nov 2021HANSARDOnshoring Manufacturing and ProductionMy hon. Friend gives a brilliant example of where the support that is being provided by the Treasury and the Chancellor can, over the long term, ensure investment in plant and…16 Nov 2021HANSARDOnshoring Manufacturing and ProductionI apologise if the hon. Gentleman did not hear my first answer. I said that the Department will continue to look at all opportunities to decarbonise the electricity grid and to…16 Nov 2021HANSARDOnshoring Manufacturing and ProductionWe know there is a substantial amount of work to do to decarbonise the UK economy, including the energy sector. We are doing that in a range of ways, and I will continue to…16 Nov 2021HANSARDOnshoring Manufacturing and ProductionWe know regulation has a critical part to play in ensuring that we get the frameworks right for long-term investment and support. My hon. Friend will know that one of my…16 Nov 2021HANSARDIndustrial Development Act 1982: Coronavirus-related AssistanceI am tabling this statement for the benefit of hon. Members to bring to their attention spend under the Industrial Development Act 1982. In addition to the obligation to report on…15 Nov 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessWe have seen the Government make many changes over the past decade that have improved business conditions in this country and allowed businesses to continue to progress, and we…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessI am grateful to the Opposition for using today to raise such an important matter for Members on both sides of the House, and I welcome this opportunity to debate it. In that…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessIf the hon. Gentleman does not mind, let us just work out where we agree before we start talking about where we might not do so. We did all this together as a nation and as…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessI understand the hon. Gentleman’s concerns, and I acknowledge the challenge. There is always a balance to be struck. This level of detail is perhaps slightly away from the motion,…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessI hope the hon. Lady will be able to answer that point.19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessI am grateful to the hon. Lady for her contribution, and I know she has a clear interest in this. I fear it is going slightly away from the discussion we are having, but I am…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessI am sorry, but I am going to make progress. Entrepreneurs who take difficult decisions and face challenges every day on how to make their businesses grow will never fully succeed…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessThe hon. Gentleman is tempting me to make policy in an Opposition day debate, but I will step back from that, given that it is well above my pay scale. Let me come back to the…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessThe first building block for doing that—Labour Members should listen, given that they are all so keen to intervene—is to ensure that we have a strong and sustainable economy,…19 Oct 2021HANSARDHydrogen ProductionMy hon. Friend is a doughty champion for the north-west and his constituency of Warrington. The Secretary of State has said to me that one of the ministerial team would be happy…21 Sept 2021HANSARDAutomotive Battery ManufacturersThe Government remain firmly committed to securing gigafactories in the UK, and have demonstrated that commitment through the automotive transformation fund. As many Members will…21 Sept 2021HANSARDAutomotive Battery ManufacturersI am extremely grateful for my right hon. Friend’s question. I know that he is a huge champion of Wales, and that he has huge experience in this regard. I should be happy to meet…21 Sept 2021