That the Committee has considered the draft Hovercraft (Application of Enactments) (Amendment) Order 2025.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Hobhouse. The purpose of the order, laid before this House on 1 July, is to ensure that the full range of maritime …..." Mike Kane - View Speech
"I thank the Opposition for their support for this statutory instrument and welcome the right hon. Member to his elevated place. This is like the ghost of Christmas past, as we shadowed one another in opposition not so long ago, and I wish him well in his new position. …..." Mike Kane - View Speech
"Well done to the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire; he pulled it out of the fire there with the amendments. He is right that we are putting SAF on the statute book. We should have put it on the statute book years ago, which is why it was in our …..." Mike Kane - View Speech
"I think the hon. Member for Sutton and Cheam has a point, in that the public will be interested in how this is made. Advanced-waste SAF, including SAF made from non-recyclable municipal solid waste, is a key part of the SAF industry. We have backed and invested in this kind …..." Mike Kane - View Speech
"The clause will enable the Secretary of State to provide financial assistance to the counterparty to ensure that it can always meet its liabilities under the revenue certainty contracts. The intention is that the counterparty will be funded through the levy payments from suppliers of aviation fuel in the UK. …..." Mike Kane - View Speech
"The clause gives the Secretary of State the ability to control some of the activities of the designated counterparty through directions. The counterparty will maintain day-to-day independence and the power is limited to the functions conferred on the counterparty under or by virtue of the Bill. However, it is important …..." Mike Kane - View Speech
"I am extraordinarily proud that we have a Prime Minister and a Government who are rebuilding the UK’s reputation across the world once again, building trade deals with our closest partners across the planet, whether that be India, America or the recent agreement with the European Union. That is where …..." Mike Kane - View Speech
"I do not have the answer in front of me, but I commit to providing the hon. Gentleman with an answer in due course. I thought the point he was making was about whether we are being open and transparent across all sectors in the UK in showing how we …..." Mike Kane - View Speech
"A latter day Hilaire Belloc, in my humble opinion. However, on this occasion, the hon. Member for Wimbledon will no doubt know that I disagree with him.
Committee members will be aware that SAF is considered to be essential in achieving net zero for aviation medium and long-haul flights, which …..." Mike Kane - View Speech