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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 12 Jun 2025
Wildfires

"My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Caithness on bringing this debate forward. I also congratulate my noble friends Lord Jack and Lord Gove on their excellent maiden speeches. It was a particular joy to serve alongside them in Cabinet—I actually mean that—and I am sure that they will …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 19 May 2025
Nuclear: Small Modular Reactors

"My Lords, I welcome the fact that the Government hope to quadruple the amount of nuclear capacity by 2050—the same target that the Conservative Government had—and it is very welcome in terms of baseload. Can the Minister give us some indication of what percentage of that increase in capacity is …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 03 Apr 2025
Net-zero Emissions Target: Affordability

"My Lords, my noble friend Lord Offord noted that, under the UK’s leadership of COP 26, we went from less than 30% of the global economy covered by a net-zero target to nigh on 90%. That would not have been possible without the then Conservative Government showing domestic leadership and …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 03 Mar 2025
Climate Change

"My Lords, decarbonising energy systems is a key way for countries to cut their emissions. The UK, alongside other developed nations, has supported developing countries, such as South Africa and Vietnam, to set up just energy transition partnerships to mobilise public and private finance to help those nations have cleaner …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 26 Feb 2025
Defence and Security

"I of course welcome the increase in defence spending and the resolute support for Ukraine. However, I am disappointed that all this increase seems to have come from the overseas aid budget, which will, unfortunately, erode the UK’s soft power. The Minister has made it very clear that those cuts …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 25 Feb 2025
Airport Expansion

"My Lords, when it comes to airport expansion and more flights, one of the key measures that can be used to reduce emissions is the increased use of sustainable aviation fuels. I welcome the SAF mandate but, when it comes to job creation and energy security, it is important that …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 12 Feb 2025
Solar Panels

"My Lords, can the Minister tell the House when the Government intend to publish their much-anticipated solar road map and whether that road map will contain a detailed plan to support investment in domestic UK solar supply chains and manufacturing?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 06 Dec 2024
Social Cohesion and Community during Periods of Change

"My Lords, it is an honour and a privilege to speak for the first time in your Lordships’ House, and it is a pleasure to follow the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of London. I start by thanking your Lordships for the incredibly kind welcome that I have received. I …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 24 May 2024
Valedictory Debate

"I welcome this opportunity to put on record my heartfelt thanks to all those with whom I have worked during my time as a Member of Parliament for Reading West. I am enormously grateful to my constituents for putting their faith in me through four successive general elections, and over …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Feb 2024
Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill

"I beg to move amendment 12, page 1, line 3, at end insert—

“(1ZA) The OGA must not invite any new seaward area production application licences until the Secretary of State has by regulations brought into effect a ban on flaring and venting relating to new offshore installations other than …..."

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