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HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (First sitting)Again, just for clarity—because you pushed back and said that EDF brought down bills—there is nothing in this Bill, unless you tell me otherwise, that says that GB Energy will do…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)Q GB Energy’s objectives as set out in the Bill make it quite clear that it is intent on becoming a producer, distributor, supplier and storer of energy, and to achieve that the…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you, Andy: you have spoken very clearly. If I have picked you up correctly, you expressed a modicum of concern about the quantum that runs alongside the Bill to support…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (First sitting)Q Again, you have spoken very eloquently about the opportunities that may or may not exist under GB Energy, particularly with regard to the risk appetite that needs to be there.…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)Q In terms of the opportunities that exist in the Bill and GB Energy, would the appetite of your members for projects related to production or the generation of net zero energy be…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (First sitting)Q With all due respect, asking a question is not just filling time; it is my job. For full clarity, you have clarified that it is possible for these things to happen—I do not…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (First sitting)Q Is it within the Bill though? Mike Clancy: I suppose my response would be, “How could it be within the Bill?” Mika Minio-Paluello: Theoretically, the Bill could say, “We will…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)Q We have heard a great deal today, and rightly so, about the potential investment that GB Energy could make, whether that is in production, storage or generation and so on and so…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (First sitting)Q In that context, when do you expect GB Energy to bring down energy bills, as promised? Juergen Maier: The only way to get energy bills down and to get greater energy security is…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (First sitting)If there is still time, I am happy to come back.08 Oct 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill (Second sitting)It was about the quantum that is available. You referred to IRA and the EU’s corresponding investment. The quantum for GB Energy is £8.3 billion over the course of five years, or…08 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastOn the anniversary of the terrorist attack last year, may I echo the sentiments of the Prime Minister in condemning Hamas, in supporting our Jewish community and, of course, in…07 Oct 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportOur hearts ache at the injustice and horror that befell individuals and their families at Grenfell Tower, and I commend the Prime Minister for the strength and power of his…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsMay I again warmly congratulate the Prime Minister on ending Tory rule? In his campaign to do so, he was of course— [ Interruption. ] The Tories are too close for comfort now. In…24 Jul 2024HANSARDEngagementsrose—24 Jul 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsWill the hon. Lady give way?23 Jul 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsI thank the Minister for giving way. Can she perhaps clarify to the House why a taskforce is required to delete the appalling and abhorrent rape clause? Can she clarify that any…23 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressI begin by congratulating the Prime Minister on his first King’s Speech. I am sure it is an incredibly important moment for him and his family and I wish him well over the months…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressI would be more than happy to enlighten the hon. Gentleman in that regard. As he knows, in the UK, we have reserved policies and we have devolved policies, and some 70% of welfare…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressI am grateful to the Prime Minister for giving way on his newly announced taskforce, which Beth Rigby announced on Twitter as we were all in this Chamber. Can the Prime Minister…17 Jul 2024