Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Graham Stuart and Rob Roberts

Tuesday 25th October 2022 Commons Chamber

[Graham Stuart]

If only Labour’s record in office was as good as the oratory that the hon. Gentleman uses today—less than 7% of electricity was from renewables then. We are also absolutely focused on developing green jobs. We have developed those green jobs, but, sadly, as my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State said, it is the fate of almost every Labour Government to come in with promises and end up with higher dole queues than when they started.

[Rob Roberts (Delyn) (Ind)]

6. What steps his Department is taking to support marine energy generation.

[Anthony Mangnall (Totnes) (Con)]

9. What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of tidal energy.

[The Minister for Climate (Graham Stuart)]

I am delighted to say that, on 7 July, we announced that 40 MW of new tidal stream power was secured in Scotland and Wales through the contracts for difference round, and analysis has confirmed the predictability, resilience and potential cost-effectiveness of marine energy, which can play a key role in delivering energy security and net zero.

[Rob Roberts]

Over a decade ago, nuclear power was dismissed as it was too expensive, and it was said that it would not be online until 2022. How short-sighted has that proven to be? Does the Minister agree that marine energy must not suffer the same fate as nuclear? Does he also recognise that the cost will reduce over time with investment, and will he meet Jim O’Toole from Mostyn docks in my constituency to discuss his opportunities with tidal stream?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Graham Stuart and Rob Roberts

Thursday 15th July 2021 Commons Chamber

[Graham Stuart]

I would be delighted.

[Rob Roberts (Delyn) (Ind) [V]]

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and her team have completed 67 trade deals around the world, and she and I have spoken many times about the aspects and impacts of the deals that she has done on north Wales, particularly in relation to agriculture, which is such a significant part of my constituency. What assurances can the Minister give to the people of Delyn that maintaining the highest level of food and agriculture standards in our global trading is at the forefront of all our negotiations?