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HANSARDEnergy Prices BillI am within a moment of finishing, and I had better finish because time is so short. This is a crucial package of measures that meets the challenges posed by sky-high global…17 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillThe Bill is setting the immediate support, which will run until April. The Government are reviewing how to ensure that support is more targeted in future, but there is no question…17 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillWhat we are doing is making it clear that it will depend on usage and that the figures are average figures. The £2,500, therefore, is for an average family and, obviously, not…17 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillI am very happy to explain. The right hon. Gentleman knows perfectly well that the energy companies have sold their electricity forward, and therefore the profit is not accruing…17 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillI will come to that, but the intention is that the support should be equivalent to that for people on the grid.17 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I am glad that the House has agreed to the amended allocation of time motion—otherwise, I would have been in danger of…17 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I merely thank everyone in all parts of the House for their participation: the official Opposition, the SNP, the Liberal…17 Oct 2022HANSARDBoston Alternative Energy Facility: Deadline for Planning DecisionThis statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Alternative Use Boston Projects Ltd for the construction and operation of an…13 Oct 2022HANSARD Shale Gas ExtractionUnusually, I disagree with my right hon. Friend. It is all a matter of proportionality. As I pointed out, the movement on ground level from construction is about double that we…22 Sept 2022HANSARD Shale Gas ExtractionThe hon. Lady raises a fair point. It does depend on the water company. In my area, Wessex Water has done a phenomenal job of ensuring that it did not need hosepipe bans, or even…22 Sept 2022HANSARD Shale Gas ExtractionQuite properly, the concerns of this House are being represented by Members of Parliament, so they are being listened to by His Majesty’s Government.22 Sept 2022HANSARD Shale Gas ExtractionRegardless of the benefits of renewables, we still need gas, which is what today’s statement is about.22 Sept 2022HANSARD Shale Gas ExtractionIt will be important for the companies that wish to extract gas to ensure that there is local support, and to come up with packages that ensure that it is forthcoming. It is…22 Sept 2022HANSARD Shale Gas ExtractionThe answer is energy security and price.22 Sept 2022HANSARD Energy Prices: Support for BusinessNo, I would not characterise it in that way at all. I would simply say that, if Scotland were independent, it would not be able to afford to do any of this.22 Sept 2022HANSARD Energy Prices: Support for BusinessI would be extremely keen to see that happen. I would add that Ynys Môn has a very high-energy dynamo as a Member of Parliament.22 Sept 2022HANSARD Energy Prices: Support for BusinessWe have acted extremely swiftly to provide support, and it is proper that it should be reviewed to ensure that it goes to the right people. The timeline is completely reasonable.…22 Sept 2022HANSARD Shale Gas ExtractionMy hon. Friend says only two years ago—why such a short timeframe?22 Sept 2022HANSARD Energy Prices: Support for BusinessMost energy is used during the winter. We have plans ready for the winter.22 Sept 2022HANSARD Energy Prices: Support for BusinessI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his question. It is fundamentally important that we have a rapid scheme that protects as many businesses as possible, because the increase is…22 Sept 2022