Tuesday, 23 May 2023
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of developing nuclear fusion technology to provide energy.
What steps he is taking to support energy transition projects in Scotland.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create jobs in green industries.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that its policies align with the polluter pays principle agreed at COP27.
What discussions he has had with Ofgem on the potential impact of fixed-term energy contracts on the hospitality industry.
Whether he is taking steps to increase grid capacity.
What his Department’s policy is on subsidies for new oil and gas exploration.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential role of North sea oil and gas infrastructure in developing carbon capture and underground storage capacity.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act on levels of investment in low-carbon industries.
What steps his Department is taking to support small and medium-sized enterprises with fixed-term energy contracts.
What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential barriers for local authorities in achieving net zero goals.
What recent estimate his Department has made of the number of families in fuel poverty.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on the criteria for launching an investigation into a potential breach of the ministerial code.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. At Prime Minister’s questions on 19 April, the Prime Minister claimed that last year the number of NHS dentists in England had increased by 500. However,...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
I call the shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
I call the shadow Secretary of State to move the motion.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Register of Overseas Entities (Penalties and Northern Ireland Dispositions) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 26 April, be approved.—(Scott Mann.)...
That the Energy Bills Discount Scheme Pass-through Requirement (Heat Suppliers) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 455), dated 24 April 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25...
That the draft Medical Devices (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 27 April, be approved.—(Scott Mann.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Scott Mann.)
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