Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 19 Nov 2020
Fossil Fuels: Business
"My Lords, as the right reverend Prelate and other noble Lords have pointed out, this report shows that most energy companies are not on track. This means that, to an extent, we will be dependent on fossil fuels for energy beyond 2050. Robust plans for that are essential. What is …..."Lord Browne of Ladyton - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 29 Oct 2020
Covid-19: Small Businesses
"My Lords, since lockdown I have raised with Ministers the issue of the market failure of pandemic risk insurance five times. Each time I have been told that in due course the Government strategy on it will be revealed. For many businesses, the unavailability of business interruption insurance for pandemic …..."Lord Browne of Ladyton - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 17 Sep 2020
Maritime Industry
"My Lords, the Minister will be familiar with the Accelerating the Low Carbon Transition report, published by Brookings in conjunction with the Energy Transitions Commission. It is a mine of useful information and includes this fact:
“The top 20 ports, located in just 12 countries and jurisdictions, control 45% of …..."Lord Browne of Ladyton - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 10 Jul 2020
Saudi Arabia: Arms Sales
"My Lords, I agree with Save the Children that this decision is indefensible. The Government say that they want to be a global force for good but, the very next day, decide that killing and injuring thousands of children does not constitute “a pattern of harm”. Proper scrutiny of this …..."Lord Browne of Ladyton - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 18 Jun 2020
Post Office: Horizon Accounting System
"My Lords, will this review be able to be held up pending the determination of the criminal investigations that are ongoing, as well as perhaps criminal appeals? The priority should be that those damaged by the scandal are exonerated and compensated. The Government are the owner of the Post Office. …..."Lord Browne of Ladyton - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 11 Jun 2020
Horizon: Sub-postmaster Convictions
"My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Arbuthnot, on this issue, for all the reasons that have been mentioned. He deserves significant recognition for his effective leadership on this issue. While I support the call for an inquiry, already every parliamentarian, including every Minister, believes …..."Lord Browne of Ladyton - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 5th May 2020
Asked by:
Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to respond to the consultation on Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) Business Models, which opened on 22 July 2019 and closed on 16 September 2019.
Answered by Lord Callanan
- Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
We are committed to deploying carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) this decade as we work towards net zero by 2050 and see an opportunity for the UK to become a global leader in CCUS.
We are determined to realise the key strategic opportunities of CCUS in a way that is affordable and value for money for the consumer and taxpayer. As part of this we continue to work closely with industry to design business models which provide value to the economy, drive decarbonisation and are compatible with existing market frameworks.
Our intention is to respond to our consultation on CCUS business models in due course.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 12 Mar 2020
Green Economy
"My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Parminter, on securing this debate and commend her on her comprehensive opening speech. Opening a debate of this nature is a significant challenge; I have discovered that even speaking in one is. I congratulate her on managing to cover a significant part …..."Lord Browne of Ladyton - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 12 Mar 2020
Green Economy
"I am very grateful to the noble Lord for giving way. Before he sits down, will he either address the question of pricing the risk of carbon capture and storage or agree to write to me about it?..."Lord Browne of Ladyton - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 8th October 2019
Asked by:
Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the cost to the National Insurance Fund of the payments (1) made, and (2) which will be made, by the redundancy payment service and the insolvency service to Thomas Cook employees who are owed redundancy and notice pay.
Answered by Lord Duncan of Springbank
It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. I will correspond directly with the noble Lord.