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HANSARDPrepayment MetersI think I would agree with the noble Lord’s point: of course you are not responsible for the debt of a previous tenant. The only qualification I would make on that is that, if it…14 May 2024HANSARDPrepayment MetersI am happy to hear the noble Lord’s clarification. If I am wrong on that, I will certainly write to him about it.14 May 2024HANSARDPrepayment MetersNo, we believe that some customers prefer to have prepayment meters, which enable them to manage their credits and debts responsibly. Some customers choose that; some prefer…14 May 2024HANSARDHome InsulationInstalling a heat pump where you need an outside condenser unit is difficult in flats, but it is certainly not impossible. I am certainly not aware of any prohibition from…14 May 2024HANSARDHome InsulationThe noble Lord makes a good point. Cavity wall insulation needs to be installed correctly. Under the Each Home Counts review, we instituted a system of trust mark licensing for…14 May 2024HANSARDHome InsulationThe noble Lord is asking me to speculate on past Governments, some of which the Liberal Democrats were part of. I agree with the noble Lord that the future homes standard should…14 May 2024HANSARDHydrogen EnergyThe noble Viscount is absolutely right. I am a huge advocate of hydrogen precisely because of its role in long-term energy storage in the circumstances that he outlined—when the…14 May 2024HANSARDContracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards) Regulations 2024. Relevant document: 21st Report from the Secondary Legislation…13 May 2024HANSARDCarbon Capture Revenue Support (Directions, Eligibility and Counterparty) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Carbon Capture Revenue Support (Directions, Eligibility and Counterparty) Regulations 2024.13 May 2024HANSARDCarbon Dioxide Transport and Storage Revenue Support (Directions and Counterparty) Regulations 2024My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions. Before I get into the detail on particular questions, I will talk about the general issue, particularly as raised by the…13 May 2024HANSARDCarbon Dioxide Transport and Storage Revenue Support (Directions and Counterparty) Regulations 2024My Lords, I beg to move that these regulations, which were laid before the House on 15 April this year under the affirmative process, be approved. I will also speak to the draft…13 May 2024HANSARDCarbon Dioxide Transport and Storage Revenue Support (Directions and Counterparty) Regulations 2024The noble Baroness is addressing issues that I never even raised. Her last point is for a completely different debate. Nobody is suggesting CCUS for transport emissions or steel…13 May 2024HANSARDContracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards) Regulations 2024I thank all three noble Lords for their contributions. Let me say at the start that CfDs are a key pillar of our energy security. They have been fantastically successful in what…13 May 2024HANSARDContracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards) Regulations 2024My Lords, I beg to move that these draft regulations, which were laid before the House on 21 March 2024, be approved. The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments and the…13 May 2024HANSARDCarbon Dioxide Transport and Storage Revenue Support (Directions and Counterparty) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage Revenue Support (Directions and Counterparty) Regulations 2024.13 May 2024HANSARDEnergy: Welsh GovernmentMy Lords, the UK Government are committed to strong, effective co-operation with the Welsh Government on energy issues, supporting our shared energy security and net-zero…24 Apr 2024HANSARDEnergy: Welsh GovernmentI am sorry that the noble Lord takes that attitude, because all projects across the UK are evaluated on the same basis. Of course, it is not possible to take forward every…24 Apr 2024HANSARDEnergy: Welsh GovernmentI am not familiar with those particular circumstances; I would be happy to chat to the noble Earl about it.24 Apr 2024HANSARDEnergy: Welsh GovernmentThere are opportunities with the energy transition for investment in all communities throughout the UK, including, of course, in Wales. There are considerable investments in north…24 Apr 2024HANSARDEnergy: Welsh GovernmentI thank the noble Lord for that information. I was not aware of that, but now that he has mentioned it, I will of course chase it up.24 Apr 2024