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HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lords, Lord Alton and Lord Offord, and the noble Earl, Lord Russell. I totally agree with the point that we have reached what I call a strong consensus…30 Apr 2025HANSARDWales: Nuclear Power GenerationMy Lords, we recognise the significant contribution that Wales has made to British nuclear power and value the experience and skills within the industry in Wales. We are committed…29 Apr 2025HANSARDWales: Nuclear Power GenerationMy Lords, I thank my noble friend and congratulate him on his outstanding leadership in Wales, particularly for the support from the Welsh Government for new nuclear. As far as…29 Apr 2025HANSARDWales: Nuclear Power GenerationMy Lords, I agree with the last statement by the noble Lord, but I do not agree with what he said. The Government are very focused on development of new nuclear. He knows that, in…29 Apr 2025HANSARDWales: Nuclear Power GenerationMy Lords, I take the noble Lord’s point. EN-7, on which we are consulting, gives us a much more flexible policy on siting, but those sites identified in the current planning…29 Apr 2025HANSARDWales: Nuclear Power GenerationWe have to be very careful in drawing any conclusions about what happened in Iberia in relation to our own situation—29 Apr 2025HANSARDWales: Nuclear Power GenerationMy Lords, that is a very good point indeed. Of course, one has to face up to the fact that the Scottish Government are not in favour of new nuclear development, despite the rich…29 Apr 2025HANSARDWales: Nuclear Power GenerationMy Lords, I think I have said that we will set out our future ambition for plans in due course. We have focused very much on getting Sizewell C over the line, and we hope a final…29 Apr 2025HANSARDWales: Nuclear Power GenerationI do not think we know the causes of what happened yet, so it is a bit early for noble Lords to start speculating on what direct relationship it has with this country. But I agree…29 Apr 2025HANSARDWales: Nuclear Power GenerationMy Lords, I am very wary of getting into detailed speculation about the future of Wylfa. Clearly, it has great potential. I am not prepared to define “in due course”, but I can…29 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanMy Lords, the Government are committed to decarbonising transport in support of our national mission to kick-start economic growth and make Britain a clean energy superpower. We…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanMy Lords, absolutely, the noble Baroness makes an important point. In 2024, more than 50% of new buses registered were zero- emission. Progress is being made. She will know that…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanMy Lords, it is such a pleasant surprise to hear some Member of your Lordships’ House speak positively about cycling, in place of the usual diatribe that we hear from noble Lords…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanMy Lords, no, I cannot give a specific answer, but the noble Lord makes a very important point. He will know that international aviation comes within the calculations in relation…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanMy Lords, my noble friend is assiduous in her promotion of Doncaster as a place where much innovation takes place in the decarbonisation area. I am very happy to pass that on to…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanMy Lords, in relation to charge points, the reckoning at 1 April 2025 is that there are over 76,500 public charge points in the UK. There has been considerable progress in the…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanMy Lords, I am very happy to refer the noble Earl’s comments to the department. I repeat that, while in the main battery electric remains the dominant zero-emission technology for…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanMy Lords, my noble friend makes an important point. As my noble friend Lord Hendy has referred to the House over the last few months, updated plans are being developed by Network…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanMy Lords, I have not personally had a conversation with that company, but clearly the Government collectively are in earnest discussions with important motor manufacturers. On the…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanMy Lords, we are looking at the regulatory system around heavy goods vehicles; the noble Baroness will know that HGV decarbonisation remains a challenge, with issues in relation…24 Apr 2025