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Steven Paterson Excerpts
Tuesday 13th December 2016

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Steven Paterson Portrait Steven Paterson (Stirling) (SNP)
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19. The success of carbon capture and storage is important to our energy security, which is why it was so disappointing that the Chancellor slashed £1 billion from the ring-fenced capital budget in the autumn statement. What are the Government doing to promote CCS?

Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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All I can do is refer the hon. Gentleman to the earlier remarks of my hon. Friend the Member for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner (Mr Hurd) on this topic.

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Margot James Portrait Margot James
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend for drawing attention to this type of fraud, which affects businesses in all sectors. It is essential that business owners and staff know what to do when they are notified of changes to bank account details. The best pointer in the first instance is the advice available on the Action Fraud website.

Steven Paterson Portrait Steven Paterson (Stirling) (SNP)
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T10. Research published this week by Scottish Renewables shows that Scottish expertise in renewable energy is in demand around the world, with Scottish companies involved in projects worth £125 million over five years across 43 countries. What support will the UK Government give to the sector in the industrial strategy?