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HANSARD Nuclear Energy (Financing) BillMy apologies, Mr Deputy Speaker; I thought that another contributor was waiting to speak before me. It is a pleasure to wind up the Second Reading debate for the Opposition.…03 Nov 2021HANSARD Nuclear Energy (Financing) BillI listened carefully, as I always do, to what the hon. Gentleman said in his speech. I think what he misses is the fact that the demand for electricity will double, so I do not…03 Nov 2021HANSARD Nuclear Energy (Financing) BillI will, but then I must make some progress.03 Nov 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions8. What fiscal steps he is taking to contribute towards achieving the Government’s net zero emissions target.02 Nov 2021HANSARDNet Zero EmissionsThere is an obvious and pressing need for all fiscal announcements to be fully aligned with our country’s net zero target. To that end, will the Minister commit herself to at…02 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP26: Limiting Global Temperature RisesIt is a pleasure to respond to this debate, and I add my congratulations to the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) on securing it and her powerful opening…21 Oct 2021HANSARDClimate Adaptation and ResilienceSuccess at COP depends in part on developed countries finally honouring that 2009 $100 billion promise, yet with just 12 days left there remains a staggering £14 billion shortfall…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. For many months, we have awaited three key climate strategies that were promised before COP26: the heat and building strategy, the net zero…19 Oct 2021HANSARD COP26: Devolved AdministrationsThere was no question there, but I take the point. I do not think it is justifiable to hide behind the UK Government or to reference decisions taken in the past. Yes, the leader…16 Sept 2021HANSARD COP26: Devolved AdministrationsIt is an absolute pleasure to respond to this debate on behalf of the Opposition. It has been an interesting and, I must say, surprisingly good-natured debate. I congratulate the…16 Sept 2021HANSARDAUKUSI welcome this development in the light of the strategic challenge posed by an increasingly assertive China, but the Prime Minister will be aware of the sensitivities in relation…16 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistan: FCDO Responses to MembersIn the call that took place on 24 August, Members were told by the Foreign Secretary that cases of Afghan nationals who did not meet the ARAP criteria but on whom we had…09 Sept 2021HANSARDCOP26 Conference PrioritiesIt is always a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr McCabe. It is also a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Deidre Brock). This has been an…22 Jul 2021HANSARDCOP26 Conference PrioritiesDo the Government agree that the $100 billion commitment needs to be met in full by the UN General Assembly in September, and that the $17 billion shortfall needs to be made up…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Building Safety BillI very much welcome the fact that this House is acting to address the systemic problems identified in the Hackitt review. I also welcome a number of specific measures in the…21 Jul 2021HANSARDLimiting Global Temperature RiseKeeping the 1.5°C limit alive is now, quite rightly, one of the Government’s stated aims of COP26. Although we do not doubt the COP President’s personal commitment to delivering…14 Jul 2021HANSARDEngagementsTo their bitter disappointment, and despite the assurances given during the passage of the Fire Safety Act 2021 that it would do so, the Building Safety Bill, published on Monday,…07 Jul 2021HANSARDNet Zero Strategy: PublicationThe 2021 progress report published by the Climate Change Committee last month stated: “A pattern has emerged of Government strategies that are later than planned and, when they do…06 Jul 2021HANSARDSuburban Rail Services: LondonWhat recent progress he has made on plans for the devolution of suburban rail services in London.24 Jun 2021HANSARDSuburban Rail Services: LondonI thank the Minister for that answer. He knows that I am firmly of the view that the transfer of Southeastern services to TfL is the best long-term means of guaranteeing…24 Jun 2021