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HANSARDRussian Oil and Gas ImportsDoes the Minister agree that, if we think we can solve the current fossil fuel crisis by pretending that the clear and present danger of climate change does not exist, we will…07 Mar 2022HANSARDInvestments: Environmental, Social and Governance CriteriaMy Lords, is the Minister aware of the comments made yesterday by the chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission? He said of the ESG funds: “When I think about these…02 Mar 2022HANSARDClimate ChangeMy Lords, the Minister will be aware of the warning in yesterday’s report that increasing severe impacts to humans, nature and the climate can be expected as global temperatures…01 Mar 2022HANSARDRevised Energy National Policy StatementsMy Lords, the Liberal Democrats welcome the fact that the Government have set an ambitious net-zero target for 2050 and have recognised that that requires a 2035 decarbonisation…22 Feb 2022HANSARDWindfall Tax: Oil, Gas and Energy CompaniesMy Lords, does the Minister recognise that between 2010 and 2020 real energy bills for consumers fell? That was in significant part because of the green levies which helped to…22 Feb 2022HANSARDRevised Energy National Policy StatementsI am grateful for the Minister’s response, but could he address one specific question that I asked about guidance on community mitigation? This is something that the industry is…22 Feb 2022HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) BillIf the noble Viscount had listened to my speech, I set out a range of areas in which we need to completely rethink our energy system, including significant investment in energy…21 Feb 2022HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as the chair of the advisory committee of Weber Shandwick UK. I am very pleased to follow the noble Lord, Lord West, and to take part in what has…21 Feb 2022HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) BillA huge amount of work could be done. Huge numbers of homes that are in very poor housing stock and in very poor condition could easily be brought up to speed. That is the urgent…21 Feb 2022HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) BillI am grateful to the noble Baroness. I am sure that the noble Lord, Lord West, is very familiar with Portsmouth and that he will take the opportunity to visit such projects. As we…21 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, Amendment 180 in my name and those of the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle, and the noble Lord, Lord McNicol of West Kilbride, would require the Government…10 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill10 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her response. Given the lateness of the hour, I shall not delay proceedings further. I was very encouraged—I think it is the first time I have…10 Feb 2022HANSARDInternational DevelopmentMy Lords, do the Government agree that a key part of our international development strategy should be the promotion of democracy and good governance? What signal does the Minister…08 Feb 2022HANSARDCost of LivingMy Lords, I follow other noble Lords in congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, on the timely nature of this debate, coming on this day when we have seen a staggering increase…03 Feb 2022HANSARDCost of LivingThe one question that the Minister has not answered is what the Government’s estimate is of the added cost to bills as a result of the 26 energy company failures that he…03 Feb 2022HANSARDCPTPP (International Agreements Committee Report)My Lords, I am pleased to follow the noble Lord, Lord Lansley. I very much welcome the introduction of the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter; I am particularly pleased about the…01 Feb 2022HANSARDOil and Gas: Subsidies and LicensingWe have to transition away from using it by 2050, or at least without abatement of it. Exploiting the North Sea resources when we are trying to lead the world is not going to…20 Jan 2022HANSARDOil and Gas: Subsidies and LicensingMy Lords, I apologise to the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, for stepping in. I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Offord, to his place and look forward to his maiden speech. I cannot…20 Jan 2022HANSARDOil and Gas: Subsidies and LicensingMy Lords—20 Jan 2022