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HANSARDClimate ChangeWe only received the report from the committee a few days ago and we will be studying it carefully. We are providing lots of investment in this area. We have the Prime Minister’s…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Economic RecoveryMy Lords, as we rebuild, we must build back greener. Last month, the Prime Minister announced our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution , spanning clean energy,…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Economic RecoveryThe Government will publish a heat and buildings strategy in the coming months; this will set out the immediate actions that we will take to reduce emissions from buildings,…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Economic RecoveryThe noble Lord is quite right to point out the importance of low-carbon hydrogen, and, working with industry, we are aiming for 5 gigawatts of low-carbon hydrogen production…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Economic RecoveryI thank the noble Baroness for her question. She is quite right, of course: the farming community has had a very difficult year, as have many other industries. Where possible, we…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Economic RecoveryI thank the noble Lord for trying to tempt me down the road of reforming the tax system, but I will happily leave that for the Chancellor to announce.14 Dec 2020HANSARDClimate ChangeThe right reverend Prelate is of course correct to point out that meeting these commitments will be a difficult, long-term task. It will require commitment from government and…14 Dec 2020HANSARDClimate ChangeWhether time will be allowed is of course not a matter for me, but I will pass that on to the Chief Whip. Strategies, or elements of them, are being published today in the energy…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Economic RecoveryI agree with the noble Baroness that we need to generate more green jobs and to build back better—that was the aim of the 10-point plan, and it is a central aim of the Government.…14 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I turn once again to the thorny issue of subsidy control. I will begin by addressing Amendment 50E from the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay, before moving on to Amendment…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Economic RecoveryThe noble Baroness makes some important points, but, of course, all of the 10-point plan was exactly about building a UK that is greener, more prosperous and at the forefront of…14 Dec 2020HANSARDClimate ChangeI met the chief executive of the committee only about two or three weeks ago. I am not aware of any comments or otherwise that the committee has made on trade agreements.14 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 50C to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 50D. 50D: Because, while the Commons agree to Lords Amendment 50B, it is…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Economic RecoveryMy noble friend makes an excellent point. He will be aware that in the 10-point plan we are doubling the green recovery challenge fund with an extra £40 million. Nature recovery…14 Dec 2020HANSARDCarbon-neutral HomesWe are constantly improving the number of homes: 34% of homes are now above EPC band C, which is up from 9% in 2009. Our various funding schemes. such as the ECO scheme and the…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCarbon-neutral Homeswe are making considerable progress towards the target, but we recognise the role that energy efficiency will play in the decarbonisation of buildings. We remain committed to…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCarbon-neutral HomesI agree with the noble Lord that we need to invest further in training opportunities and upskilling. There are many jobs available in this sector and that is exactly what we are…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCarbon-neutral HomesThe noble Lord makes a very good point. Our stick is that we are consulting on raising the minimum energy efficiency standards of privately rented homes, and our carrot is that…10 Dec 2020HANSARDProhibition on Quantitative Restrictions (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 9 November be approved. Relevant document: 35th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCarbon-neutral HomesSince committing in law to eradicating our contribution to climate change by 2050, we have announced a series of ambitious plans to cut emissions, including through the Prime…10 Dec 2020