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HANSARDNHS England Funding: Announcement to MediaThe Royal College of Radiologists reports that, as of today, another 1,675 consultants are needed to keep up with current NHS demand. The Minister pointed earlier to a recruitment…25 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsDespite Bristol University students being housed in Bath because there were not enough students from Bath University, a planning inspector ruled this year that more purpose-built…25 Oct 2021HANSARDCOP26: Limiting Global Temperature RisesWill the Minister give way?21 Oct 2021HANSARDCOP26: Limiting Global Temperature RisesThe climate emergency is a global crisis that we can solve only at a global level. International co-operation and mutual respect, especially with those countries who have been our…21 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I add my voice to all those who mourn the loss of Sir David Amess and James Brokenshire? Across Parliament, we have all lost two wonderful colleagues. In the words of the late…21 Oct 2021HANSARDNew Oil Wells: SurreyThe International Energy Agency has warned that if the world is to reach net zero by 2050, the exploitation and development of new oil and gas fields must stop this year, yet…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Carbon Capture and StorageI thank the hon. Lady for that intervention, because it is always the argument that certain things are too expensive. All sorts of renewable energy production projects, including…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Carbon Capture and StorageIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Miller. It is in all our interests to stop climate chaos, and we must work together globally and nationally to find and…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Carbon Capture and StorageWill the hon. Gentleman give way?20 Oct 2021HANSARDNew Oil Wells: Surrey6. What assessment he has made of the potential effect of proposals to put four new oil wells in Surrey on the UK’s (a) credibility and (b) negotiating position as President of…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Net Zero Strategy and Heat and Buildings StrategyI welcome the Government’s setting an end date for the use of gas boilers, but of course switching to electricity for heating our homes makes sense only if the electricity used is…19 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseToday is Loss and Damage Awareness Day. For COP26 to be counted as a success, rich nations must commit to a fund of at least $100 billion for developing countries to adapt to the…23 Sept 2021HANSARDInjunction to Protect the M25First, let me express my support for every police officer who helps to keep us safe and keep public order—their safety is essential. However, I also understand the side of the…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Violence Against Women and Girls: Police ResponseI, too, welcome the Minister to her place. I have listened carefully to these exchanges, and I understand that she sincerely wants to tackle the issues, but I think that what we…22 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMay I press the Secretary of State further on blue hydrogen? The source of blue hydrogen is natural gas, which is a fossil fuel, so how can a Government committed to net zero…21 Sept 2021HANSARD Decarbonising AviationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Gary. I congratulate the hon. Member for Putney (Fleur Anderson) on bringing this important debate to this Chamber. We have had…21 Sept 2021HANSARD Decarbonising AviationIs the Minister looking seriously at progress in the production of synthetic fuels?21 Sept 2021HANSARD Decarbonising AviationThe hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon)—I should know that. We should target the most frequent fliers and introduce VAT on first-class and business travel. We must also…21 Sept 2021HANSARDEthnicity Pay GapIt is a pleasure to speak in the debate with you in the Chair, Mr Hosie. I congratulate the petitioners on bringing the important issue of ethnicity pay gaps to this Chamber so…20 Sept 2021HANSARD UK Gas MarketNatural gas is a fossil fuel, and we all know that fossil fuel extraction and consumption have to end by 2050 at the latest. What is the Government’s precise timeline—not a…20 Sept 2021