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HANSARD Israel: UNRWA BanIsrael is once again choosing to block aid to a civilian population that it is bombing. It is sinister and it is collective punishment. Can the Minister outline a single red line…29 Oct 2024HANSARDEngagementsIn the spirit of today’s cross-party working, will the Deputy Prime Minister join me in applauding the brave Labour staff members who travelled across the Atlantic to campaign…23 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)Always.15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I thank the shadow Minister for that warm welcome. What a delight it is to be back in Committee Room 10 on a Tuesday morning to discuss the Great British Energy Bill. Last week,…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)Would the hon. Gentleman like to clarify to the Committee whether he has just equated the nation of Scotland to Cornwall?15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 3, in clause 6, page 3, line 38, at end insert— “(1A) The Secretary of State must, in particular, direct Great British Energy that any revenues generated…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)No.15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)The shadow Minister is being generous with his time, as always. What sort of timeframe would he associate with that level of engagement going forward? He seems to lack certainty…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I am listening closely to the shadow Minister, and I am a little confused. On the one hand, he seems to be in favour of making sure that the grid capacity is there; on the other…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)In fairness to Committee members who may not have been here, perhaps the shadow Minister will remind us why he chose to step down as the Minister with responsibility for the grid.15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)Why did you step down?15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)I am incredibly surprised at the stance that the Minister has adopted. I jest, of course: it is no more than I expected. However, I do take issue with some of the points that have…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Fifth sitting)If they had any desire to support Scotland’s cause, they would stand up against that and be truthful with the people of Scotland in that context. The Minister expresses dismay at…15 Oct 2024HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. In the wee hours of 9 June 2017, I watched on as the most talented, formidable and consequential politician of his generation—a man who had…14 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Third sitting)The Minister is being generous with his time, as always. It is a scandal that people are in cold homes. Why is he supportive of the Government taking away the winter fuel…10 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Third sitting)I am sure that the Minister, as an esteemed and well-versed parliamentarian, will understand that the voting system in this House means that should a Member choose not to vote in…10 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Third sitting)I admire the Minister’s attempt to compare GB Energy, as supposedly a producer and generator of energy, with an organisation that could have sold electricity—10 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Third sitting)The hon. Lady misunderstands my point. I do not disagree with that; in fact, I would like to see the Government go further and separate the price of electricity from the price of…10 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Third sitting)I rise to support amendment 24, which is broadly similar to the shadow Minister’s amendment 11. I am intrigued by the discussion that we have had, various aspects of which…10 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Third sitting)I rise to speak briefly to new clause 1, which is grouped with amendment 8 and clause 1. It is very straightforward. It will be for Government Members to consider whether it is…10 Oct 2024