Energy Security Strategy

Debate between John Hayes and Kwasi Kwarteng

Tuesday 19th April 2022 Commons Chamber

[Sir John Hayes (South Holland and The Deepings) (Con)]

I refer hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The commitment to solar is vital, but does the Secretary of State recognise that food security is as important as energy security? Every building, every warehouse and every commercial enterprise should be covered in solar before a single acre of valuable arable land is consumed by solar farms.

[Kwasi Kwarteng]

I would be very interested to hear my right hon. Friend’s views on solar. I think solar is crucial. I am delighted that we have so many former Energy Ministers in the Chamber today; my right hon. Friend was a very distinguished holder of the post, and I am very pleased to engage with him on this important subject.