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HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) (No. 2) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 Relevant document:…06 Sept 2021HANSARDDeep Seabed MiningThe noble Lord is absolutely correct. The net zero campaign that we all contribute to and support will produce massive demand for many of those minerals, so investing in two new…06 Sept 2021HANSARDDeep Seabed MiningI know that the noble Baroness is a big supporter of our net-zero policy, but many of the critical minerals found on the deep seabed are important and often irreplaceable in…06 Sept 2021HANSARDDeep Seabed MiningOf course, safeguarding the marine environment is extremely important. We would engage in extensive public consultation ahead of making any decision to issue or sponsor any…06 Sept 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) (No. 2) Regulations 2021My Lords, I beg to move that this Committee approve the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) (No. 2) Regulations 2021,…06 Sept 2021HANSARDDeep Seabed MiningWe work very closely with the companies based in the UK, including those to which we have issued exploration licences and those conducting R&D. That has produced a tremendous…06 Sept 2021HANSARDDeep Seabed MiningMy Lords, the UK has a strong and respected voice in negotiations at the International Seabed Authority, where we continue to emphasise the need for the highest possible…06 Sept 2021HANSARDDeep Seabed MiningWell, of course they are entitled to their position; I would just advise the noble Baroness to read carefully exactly what they said in their declarations. The World Bank has…06 Sept 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) (No. 2) Regulations 2021First, I thank all noble Lords for their interesting and, as always, valuable contributions to this debate. It is worth reiterating that, since the emergence of Covid-19,…06 Sept 2021HANSARDNet Zero TestI do not agree with the noble Lord. Of course, local authorities are critical in terms of delivering this agenda and I have many meetings with them to discuss a number of the…22 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero TestI understand the point the noble Lord is making, but I would refer him to the independent Committee on Climate Change, which does many of the things he is suggesting. It was…22 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero TestPlanning of course is extremely important, particularly in terms of delivering net-zero buildings. The noble Lord will be aware of the proposals we have to modify building…22 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero TestI thank my noble friend for her comments and certainly agree with her. As she is well aware, the trustees of occupational pension schemes are independent of government; they are…22 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero TestMy Lords, over the last three decades the UK has achieved record clean growth. Between 1990 and 2019, our economy has grown by 78%, while our emissions have reduced by 44%—the…22 Jul 2021HANSARDElectricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 21 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 21 July.22 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero TestWell, as I told the noble Baroness in my Answer, we have really strong governance around climate change. There are two Cabinet committees, one established and chaired by the Prime…22 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero TestI agree with the noble Lord on the important contribution that agriculture makes and will need to make in the fight against climate change. Defra is looking at ways to reduce…22 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero TestThe independent Committee on Climate Change recognises that there is an ongoing role for oil and gas, and we are working hard to drive down demand and emissions. The updated Oil…22 Jul 2021HANSARDFuture UK-EU Relationship on Professional and Business Services (EU Committee Report)My Lords, I express my gratitude to the noble Baroness, Lady Donaghy, for securing this important debate, which I thought was characterised by some excellent contributions, from…22 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero TestWe have not had any discussions about implementing this proposal yet. We will respond to the Climate Change Committee’s recommendations in due course. But we are looking at the…22 Jul 2021