Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Katie White and Darren Paffey

Tuesday 13th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Katie White]

The hon. Member is right that some properties are more challenging to retrofit. That is why we are working with many heritage organisations to determine the best way to do that. We are constantly learning to make sure that there is mitigation and adaptation at the same time. I am happy to keep the hon. Member in the loop on the progress on that.

[Darren Paffey (Southampton Itchen) (Lab)]

13. What recent progress she has made on reforming electricity grid connections.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Katie White and Darren Paffey

Tuesday 6th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Katie White]

I enjoyed being part of the hon. Gentleman’s sunshine debate. I have been excited to work closely with the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, who is with us in the Chamber, and we look forward to the future homes standards coming shortly.

[Darren Paffey (Southampton Itchen) (Lab)]

Southampton is Europe’s leading cruise port and the second-biggest container terminal in the country. Our industry stands ready to invest millions in decarbonisation, but that is being held up by grid constraints at the Nursling supply point. Will the Minister meet me and local industry leaders to see how we can unlock the obvious environmental and economic benefits that this change would bring?