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HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)Does the Minister agree that the people of Cornwall are ready, willing and able to take any renewable energy opportunities we possibly can?15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I am interested in the right hon. Gentleman’s premise. If Scotland is granted this amendment, surely the Welsh and the Cornish—in Cornwall we have onshore wind, offshore wind,…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)Under national minority status—well, the right hon. Gentleman can draw his own conclusion.15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fourth sitting)The hon. Member for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle—but I take the shadow Minister’s point. As he said, it is important to consider that an awful lot of our critical minerals are…10 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Third sitting)Although I entirely agree with the importance of the warm homes plan, I am getting really concerned that we are losing focus. We are looking to create a Bill that allows the scope…10 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fourth sitting)The Conservative party in government—I do not know whether opinion has changed—had little regard for private businesses. On Tuesday, however, we clearly heard expert witnesses…10 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Third sitting)I am absolutely delighted that the Government are already talking about the warm homes plan. We have a plan, and it is coming through; we have talked about it coming through in…10 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fourth sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?10 Oct 2024HANSARD Film IndustryI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement to support this vital sector. The Cornish creative industry is a vital part of the Cornish economy, and we have a burgeoning…09 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)Q I would like to declare that I am the secretary of the all-party parliamentary group for critical minerals. That will be relevant in my question. I can safely say that the…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (First sitting)Q My question is primarily to the Green Alliance. Shaun, what difference will GB Energy make to your analysis of the UK’s progress to date to decarbonise power generation? Shaun…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (First sitting)Q As a proud Cornishman, I am very excited about the reopening of our tin mines and our lithium mines. I was very pleased to hear you mention critical minerals. Can you elaborate…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (First sitting)Q Clause 5(1) requires the Secretary of State to “prepare a statement of strategic priorities”. I have been listening carefully to the priorities on skills and innovation from…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)My question has been answered.08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)Q On clause 3, you mentioned the supply chain. I totally agree with you about the value of the UK supply chain. You referred to the North sea a lot in relation to that, which I…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)Q In relation to clause 4, “Financial assistance”, you mentioned unlocking capital investment. Can you elaborate on specific areas where the de-risking of unlocking capital…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)Q My question is along similar lines. Thinking about attracting that capital investment, we are currently in a scenario where, in relation to clause 4, there is a need to de-risk…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)Q In relation to clause 1(5), about the statement of strategic priorities, you just mentioned the Celtic sea round 5 tenders. I think I am correct in saying that they did not have…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)Q Gentlemen, in relation to clause 3(2)(a), on the supply of clean energy, you have mentioned floating offshore wind, onshore wind and tidal; what do you think are the benefits of…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (First sitting)Q Mr Maier, you have talked about how local communities will benefit from community energy; you mentioned floating offshore wind off the east coast of the United Kingdom. Down in…08 Oct 2024