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HANSARDEnergy Prices BillI thank all noble Lords who spoke on this group. I understand many of the points that they made. Let me first respond to the interesting points the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, made.…24 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillI knew it was a mistake to ask the lawyers for an answer, but there we go. Whenever I do these Bills, I always understand why I went into engineering and not the law when I did my…24 Oct 2022HANSARDNet-zero Emissions: Behaviour ChangeI thank everyone who has contributed. On the last point made by the noble Baroness, Lady Blake, she is perhaps attributing more power and influence to me than I might have in the…20 Oct 2022HANSARDWorkforce: Trades Union CongressI said that we remain open to meeting trade unions. However, the noble Lord’s figures are wrong: trade unions do not represent 30 million workers in this country; only 23% of…19 Oct 2022HANSARDWorkforce: Trades Union CongressSkills is an important part of the Government’s agenda; we are spending some £2.5 billion, directed through the Department for Education, on building up skills provision across…19 Oct 2022HANSARDWorkforce: Trades Union CongressI followed the previous exchanges with interest and fully endorse the noble Lord’s job application.19 Oct 2022HANSARDWorkforce: Trades Union CongressI am sure that my health department colleagues engage regularly with the trade unions. As the noble Lord says, the membership of trade unions is higher in many public services. I…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillThat the Bill be read a second time. 14th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee, 4th Report from the Constitution Committee19 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillI am not sure the noble Lord is correct. The reason we have selected this mechanism is that it is a complicated picture; of course, many suppliers would no doubt argue that they…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillI thank the noble Baroness for that point. It is now on the record, and I will ensure that it is drawn to the attention of the Secretary of State for the Environment. In answer to…19 Oct 2022HANSARDWorkforce: Trades Union CongressI am sure that the Prime Minister does not need my advice as to whether she wishes to meet the Trades Union Congress. The direct answer to my noble friend’s Question is that I…19 Oct 2022HANSARDWorkforce: Trades Union CongressWe are always looking for helpful suggestions to improve supply chains. In fact, Frances O’Grady was in a BEIS meeting with one of my ministerial colleagues in August. We remain…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillMy Lords, Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and its impact on global energy markets have affected families and businesses up and down this country. As we approach winter, this…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillI thank all noble Lords for their contributions to this important debate today. I will respond to as many as possible of the issues that were raised in the time that is available…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillThere are separate provisions allowing generators to invest in clean power. The aforementioned contracts for difference scheme is doing exactly that, providing the incentive for…19 Oct 2022HANSARDWorkforce: Trades Union CongressMy Lords, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is responsible for labour relations and works closely with trade unions. Positive engagement is essential to…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillThat goes back to the point I made in my introduction. There are many different circumstances facing different providers. Some of them have pointed out quite loudly that they have…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillI have referred to the pipeline of solar for which planning permission has already been granted or that is in scope. I think the noble Lord can see that there is a considerable…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy SuppliesIf I can just correct the noble Lord: fracking is not the only answer; it is one of the potential answers to energy security. As I said earlier, we need a diverse range of supply.…12 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy SuppliesNot only can I guarantee that but we will be expanding renewables production. We need to do both. We need to roll out renewables, which have a good track record. They are…12 Oct 2022