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HANSARD Offshore Petroleum Licensing BillI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I agree with the Secretary of State, who I hold in high regard, that the United Kingdom has been a…22 Jan 2024HANSARD Offshore Petroleum Licensing BillThere was some commentary expressing concern about investment appetite following some of the statements that were made in the autumn, but I think we must acknowledge that, over…22 Jan 2024HANSARD Offshore Petroleum Licensing BillThe Secretary of State has set out her position very clearly and eloquently. I am trying to set out my position on the Bill. The Government said that the independent Climate…22 Jan 2024HANSARD COP28I agree that we saw significant progress at COP28, particularly the agreement on transitioning away from fossil fuels in the energy system. However, that agreement and all…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillConservative colleagues and I, along with the Minister’s Department, worked together to end the de facto banning of onshore wind, and I am grateful for that. However, as the…17 Oct 2023HANSARD Energy Bill [Lords]Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I do support the overall aim of the Bill, but, in the interests of brevity, I will limit my comments to new clause 43 on onshore wind. I thank all…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Energy Bill [Lords]I certainly agree with my right hon. Friend that we need more battery storage. That is being rolled out and I am pleased that she has had a discussion with the Minister. In…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Energy Bill [Lords]We do need a diversified energy system, and I think the Minister set out all the work that is going on on nuclear, for example. However, as we drive forward for greater energy…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Energy Bill [Lords]The hon. Gentleman will know that onshore wind has been back as part of the CfD process in the last couple of years. I am very happy at a future date to have a detailed discussion…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]I commend the Secretary of State for the Bill, and I welcome its key objectives, as I think everyone in this House does. However, a number of amendments were made in the other…09 May 2023HANSARDClean Energy Technologies: Private Sector Investment11. What steps he is taking to help increase private sector investment in clean energy technologies.18 Apr 2023HANSARDClean Energy Technologies: Private Sector InvestmentOne of the ways to ensure more private sector investment is to support UK companies to export to key markets. With that in mind, will the Minister update the House on any…18 Apr 2023HANSARD Powering Up BritainMr Deputy Speaker, thank you for calling me. Could I start by saying that I welcome the announcements that have been made? I think this does move us forward on the road to…30 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Foreign Secretary confirm that the Government remain fully committed to deploying £11.6 billion of international climate finance up to March 2026? Will he also commit to…31 Jan 2023HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenI rise to pay tribute on behalf of my constituents and myself to our late, great Queen Elizabeth. The Queen was a comforting constant through our lifetimes. She was indeed a…10 Sept 2022HANSARDClimate Targets: Energy EfficiencyThe Government will, of course, respond to the report on the green homes grant, but I point out that some elements of it—the local authority delivery element and the social…20 Jul 2022HANSARDClimate Targets: Energy EfficiencyI have set out the amount of funding the Government are providing over this Parliament—£6.6 billion on energy efficiency. I very much share the view that we need to be doing even…20 Jul 2022HANSARDClimate Targets: Energy EfficiencyThe Government are making £6.6 billion available over this Parliament to improve energy efficiency, and nearly half the homes in England are now rated band C or above, compared…20 Jul 2022HANSARDClimate Targets: Energy EfficiencyI agree with my hon. Friend; this measure will not only lower bills, but reduce demand for energy at this critical point, where energy security is so important around the world…20 Jul 2022HANSARDClimate Targets: Energy EfficiencyHaving modern, up-to-date standards is vital, and I will make sure I raise this with the appropriate Department.20 Jul 2022