Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Timothy and Lindsay Hoyle

Tuesday 18th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call the shadow Minister.

[Nick Timothy (West Suffolk) (Con)]

The Government’s rush to decarbonise the grid means more hidden costs, more curtailment payments, more balancing payments, more subsidies and a higher carbon price. Will the Minister guarantee that our carbon price will remain lower than the European price for the remainder of this Parliament?

Business of the House

Debate between Nick Timothy and Lindsay Hoyle

Thursday 27th February 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Nick Timothy.

[Nick Timothy (West Suffolk) (Con)]

Thank you, Mr Speaker. That was a pleasant surprise after my brief admonishment.

[Mr Speaker]

I can spoil it if you want.

[Nick Timothy]

In Suffolk, we are moving towards a unitary council as part of local government reforms. I put on record my discomfort that our local elections, which were due this year, have been postponed. The danger of the reforms, however, is that power will be taken further away from local residents. I want parish and town councils to be empowered to take responsibility for problems such as speeding and road safety. Can we have a debate on how we empower towns and villages to get things done directly for local residents?