Oral Answers to Questions

Tom Randall Excerpts

Tuesday 21st July 2020 Commons Chamber

[Alok Sharma]

The Chairman of the Select Committee raises a very important point. As he knows, we have had to bring forward a number of emergency Bills. However, I recognise the point he is making, and we will look to see the earliest point at which we might be able to bring that forward.

[Tom Randall (Gedling) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to ensure a (a) green and (b) resilient economic recovery from the covid-19 outbreak.

[Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (Lab)]

What plans he has to promote a green economic recovery after the covid-19 outbreak.

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[The Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth (Kwasi Kwarteng)]

The Prime Minister has made clear our intention to build back greener. We are taking action to deliver on that commitment, including through a commitment of over £3 billion to reduce emissions from our buildings across the UK, £800 million to promote carbon capture from power stations and industry, and a further £100 million being invested in R&D in direct air capture technologies.

[Tom Randall]

I am delighted that the Chancellor focused on creating green jobs in his summer economic update. Does my right hon. Friend agree that launching a multi-billion pound drive to improve the energy efficiency of homes will not only be good for creating jobs and driving us towards our net zero target but will save people money on their energy bills?