Debates between Amanda Solloway and Virginia Crosbie during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Amanda Solloway and Virginia Crosbie
Tuesday 16th April 2024

(1 week, 4 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Amanda Solloway Portrait Amanda Solloway
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I could not agree more that these pubs are at the heart of our communities, which is one reason why I have regular meetings with UKHospitality to think about how we can look at bills, including things such as blend and extend.

Virginia Crosbie Portrait Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn) (Con)
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On Ynys Môn, companies such as Mona Lifting in Llangefni, supported by the Green Digital Academy, which has been funded by £2.7 million from the community renewal fund, are working hard to use their businesses to help to deliver net zero with the installation of solar panels and charging points. Does the Minister agree that it is thanks to the UK Government that innovative, forward-thinking companies such as Mona Lifting are leading the way so we can deliver net zero?

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Debate between Amanda Solloway and Virginia Crosbie
Tuesday 29th September 2020

(3 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Amanda Solloway Portrait Amanda Solloway
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Indeed, I know about the excellent work in Totnes. The Government recognise the important contribution made to the UK economy by the photonics industry and its underpinning role in growing the UK’s quantum technology sector. Successive Governments have supported the growth of the sector with R&D investment. As the Government implement our ambitious “UK research and development roadmap”, published in July, investing in cross-cutting technologies and realising the potential for regional strengths will be vital to making the most of the UK’s potential and becoming a science superpower.

Virginia Crosbie Portrait Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn) (Con)
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What recent assessment he has made of the role of nuclear power in decarbonising the UK economy.