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HANSARD 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 2023 Bills sponsored (3)