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HANSARDOffshore Gas RigsBesides the philosophical objections for the Government, what are the difficulties for introducing a Norway-type zero-flare policy? Could the Government bring flaring into the…11 Mar 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI thank the noble Lords, Lord Clement-Jones and Lord Bilimoria, for the opening amendments in this group, which give rise to various considerations. We recognise the caveat in…09 Mar 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillThe amendments in this group split into two: Amendments 22 and 28, and Amendments 23 and 38. Amendments 22 and 28, drawn to our attention by the noble Lord, Lord Vaizey, continue…09 Mar 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Hodgson, for his three amendments in this group and the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, for adding his name to the first, Amendment 21. He has an…09 Mar 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI welcome the probing of Amendment 7, in the names of the noble Lords, Lord Hodgson and Lord Clement-Jones, on the extent of five years in which the Secretary of State may issue a…02 Mar 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Vaizey, for these probing amendments relating to the penalty of deeming mergers and acquisitions void in the event of proper notifications and…02 Mar 2021HANSARDYnys Môn: EconomyI heard the referee got man of the match. Is Shearwater Energy, which could be generating power by late 2027, under consideration? The energy White Paper announced £385 million…02 Mar 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI welcome the Minister responding to this group to his second Bill, this one under the auspices of the business department. I am sure that he will find it an enjoyable experience.…02 Mar 2021HANSARDTrade BillI thank the Minister for his introduction and explanation of the Government’s amendment in lieu on the non-regression of standards. Indeed, I am grateful to him for fulfilling the…23 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade BillI am grateful to all who spoke to this amendment and sincerely thank the Minister for his approach. I note what the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, said about further measures that…23 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade BillLeave out from “disagreed,” to end and insert “do disagree with the Commons in their Amendments 6C, 6D and 6E in lieu, and do propose Amendment 6F in lieu—23 Feb 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2021I thank the Minister for his explanation of the regulations before the House tonight. They are essentially non-controversial, and on this side of the House, we do not take issue…23 Feb 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI start by thanking everyone who has spoken in today’s excellent debate. It reminds me just how extensive the array of expertise present in the House is, especially from the…04 Feb 2021HANSARDElectricity SupplyThe energy White Paper stated that, at Hinkley Point C, EDF “expects that 64% of the construction contracts, by value, will go to UK-based companies.” Can the Minister confirm…03 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade BillMotion E1 in my name is on the non-regression of standards in international trade agreements. Your Lordships’ House will remember the outcome of the Agriculture Bill—now the…02 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade BillAt end insert “and do propose Amendment 6B in lieu—02 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I thank all those noble Lords who have spoken so eloquently tonight. It has been wonderful to hear such powerful speeches, all making such important points. I am also…02 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I shall start with a quick apology. My train down this morning was part of the new lockdown schedules and did not exist, so I took the next one; I thought that I would…18 Jan 2021HANSARDGas Boilers and Heaters: Replacement ProgrammeThe recent energy White Paper stated that “we will assess the case for encouraging, or requiring, new gas boilers to be readily convertible to hydrogen”. Having recently…12 Jan 2021HANSARDNational Grid: CapacitySMRs have the potential to help reach the UK’s net zero targets. How many SMRs are typically needed to be operational by 2050 to make a meaningful contribution to net zero? What…11 Jan 2021