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HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsThe noble Lord makes an extremely good and valid point. The Foreign Office and the Department for International Development will be closely monitoring the situation. We have a…21 May 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsOur 2050 targets are now legally binding. We are committed to them and do not believe that there is any need to review them. We believe that we can continue with those targets and…21 May 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsI can agree with all the points that the noble Lord has made. We are committed to our 2050 target and we are committed to a green and resilient recovery.21 May 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsThe noble Lord makes a powerful point. The independence plans of the SNP have been thrown into disarray by the low oil price—we all know the economic forecasts it made at the…21 May 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsAs my noble friend has implied, there are of course advantages and disadvantages. Around 11% to 13% of our domestic oil demand and around 47% of domestic gas demand are currently…21 May 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsWe understand that this is a troubling time for this vital sector for the economy. We are in regular contact with the industry. It is taking advantage of our unprecedented…21 May 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsThe global Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented falls in demand in global energy markets and increased market volatility. The Government are closely monitoring…21 May 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsOf course, the UK already levies two carbon prices on fossil fuels, both through the European Emissions Trading Scheme and with a separate carbon price support mechanism. Over the…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy apologies; I thought the muting was done centrally. I thank my noble friend Lord Dobbs for securing this important debate. The excellent, well-informed contributions from many…21 May 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsAs well as maintaining contacts with other countries, we invest considerable funds in helping countries in the transition and in promoting their domestic carbon reduction targets.…21 May 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsThe noble Lord is right to draw attention to the implications for international security from low prices and the impact that it will have on producing countries. We will continue…21 May 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsThe noble Lord is right. Companies across all sectors will be vital in our work to meet our 2050 net-zero targets. We want all business leaders in all sectors to make ambitious…21 May 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsWe want to encourage those industries to diversify as quickly as possible. Many are doing so and have already announced plans, but, ultimately, of course, this will be market led…21 May 2020HANSARDWeights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of “Metre” and “Kilogram”) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, this order was laid before the House on 16 March 2020. The purpose of this statutory instrument is to update the Weights and Measures Act 1985 with new definitions for…20 May 2020HANSARDWeights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of “Metre” and “Kilogram”) (Amendment) Order 2020That the Virtual Proceedings do consider the draft Weights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of “Metre” and “Kilogram”) (Amendment) Order 2020.20 May 2020HANSARDWeights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of “Metre” and “Kilogram”) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, I too thank noble Lords for their valuable contributions to what I thought was an extremely interesting, albeit short, debate. Of course, metrology is a subject that may…20 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BusinessWhere workers already wear PPE for protection against non-Covid risks such as dust, they should of course continue to wear this. In relation to Covid-19 specifically, we have…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BusinessI thank both noble Lords for their questions, of which there were a number. I will endeavour to answer as many as possible. On return to work, reducing pressure on the transport…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BusinessI thank my noble friend for her question. We have announced a package of support to help businesses with their ongoing business costs in recognition of the disruption caused. This…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BusinessThe noble Baroness makes a number of good points. We are endeavouring to work with other political parties. The Opposition have been consulted on many measures; of course, the…13 May 2020