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HANSARDCOP26 OutcomesMy right hon. Friend has raised this issue with me before. It will of course be up to the new Prime Minister to see how he or she wants to strengthen the structures of government,…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP26 OutcomesObviously, I saw the judgment as well. Let me first emphasise that the net zero strategy itself remains Government policy. That is not what has been squashed. The judgment was…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP26 OutcomesLet me say first that the Prime Minister has been totally resolute in pursuing the net zero agenda, which is about delivering not just an environmental benefit but jobs and…20 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for her kind comments. I will make sure that the issue of these lanterns is raised with the appropriate Department domestically.20 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP26 OutcomesI am not really in a position to repudiate anybody else’s proposals— [Interruption.] I say to the right hon. Gentleman that we have a clear plan for expanding offshore wind. There…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP26 OutcomesMy hon. Friend is entirely right. What we have seen over the last couple of days here is what many millions of people across the world experience on a regular basis. That is why…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP26 OutcomesThe UK is working closely with Egypt and other partners to ensure that the commitments made by countries at COP26 are delivered. As the hon. Gentleman knows, the UK will hold the…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP Presidency: ObjectivesMy right hon. and learned Friend is absolutely right. The small island developing states face a very acute climate emergency that is putting many millions of lives and livelihoods…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP Presidency: ObjectivesAs the hon. Gentleman will know, we got an agreement at COP26 from more than 140 countries, representing more than 90% of the world’s forests, to halt and reverse deforestation by…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP Presidency: ObjectivesIn this role, as my right hon. Friend knows, I am trying to corral international action. He raises an important point, and I will make sure it is raised with the appropriate…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP Presidency: ObjectivesThe Government are focusing on that, and I refer the hon. Gentleman to the energy security strategy that was published a few weeks ago, and also to the recent contracts for…20 Jul 2022HANSARDClimate Targets: Energy EfficiencyBuildings are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in our country, accounting for around 22% of total UK emissions. Energy efficiency measures are, indeed, a…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 2022HANSARDCOP26 OutcomesAs the right hon. Gentleman knows, I did make an intervention at the weekend. As I have said, from what I have seen and heard, all three of the remaining contenders for the…20 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises a very important point. Of course, decarbonising the transport sector, along with other sectors, should be a key priority going forward.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 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 2022HANSARDCOP Presidency: ObjectivesThe Glasgow climate pact was a historic agreement that the United Kingdom forged among almost 200 countries. Our presidency year has been all about getting nations to deliver on…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCOP Presidency: ObjectivesThe Climate Change Committee has described the net zero strategy as “ambitious” and “the world’s most comprehensive plan to reach net zero”. I have discussed the legal findings,…20 Jul 2022HANSARDFinance for Loss and DamageAs the hon. Lady knows, at COP26 we agreed a way forward with the Glasgow dialogue, and that took place in Bonn. I am quite sure that the issue of loss and damage will feature…20 Jul 2022