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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Sep 2022
Energy Prices: Support for Business

"I welcome this package, which will provide support to businesses and safeguard jobs in my constituency. The current situation is exacerbated by an energy market that does not work and the need for further investment in nuclear and renewables—I am glad that the Government are consulting on the former and …..."
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Written Question
Diesel: Russia
Thursday 7th July 2022

Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge)

Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make an estimate of the level of the reduction in imports of diesel from Russia since that country's invasion of Ukraine; and what assessment he has made of the feasibility of ending all imports of diesel from Russia.

Answered by Greg Hands

In the three months to May 2022, imports of Russian diesel have dropped to 8% of supply compared to 26% in the same period last year.

The Government is on course to phase out imports of Russian oil and oil products, including diesel, by 31 December 2022. UK demand for diesel is met by a combination of domestic production and imports from a diverse range of reliable suppliers beyond Russia including the Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden. The Government is working with industry and international partners to boost existing imports from them and ensure alternative supplies.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 07 Jun 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"7. What recent progress his Department has made on securing business investment in the UK. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 07 Jun 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Minister for his response. I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the register of interests, my chairmanship of the all-party parliamentary group on Finland, and my vice-chairmanship of the all-party parliamentary group on Sweden. Our relationship with Finland and Sweden has never been stronger; there …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Mar 2022
Russian Oil Import Ban

"I very much welcome my right hon. Friend’s announcement today. It cannot be right that we are bankrolling the Russian state and war machine through buying Russian oil and gas, and I am glad that we are moving to fix this at pace. He will know that we import quite …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Mar 2021
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

"I welcome this Budget, as it will protect the jobs and livelihoods of the people living in Runnymede and Weybridge, but it does so much more. In particular, I want to talk today about some of the core provisions that will benefit my constituents over the short, medium and long …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Dec 2020
Energy White Paper

"I welcome the energy White Paper, which charts an ambitious and, importantly, sustainable path to sustainability. I would like to raise a point about Jet Zero and the aviation sector, which is very important to my constituents. Does my right hon. Friend agree that, looking beyond the pandemic, sustainability will …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Nov 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" What steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Nov 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Minister for his answer: financial support for businesses is such a lifeline at this time. Speaking to businesses across the spectrum in Runnymede and Weybridge—from those in the wedding sector to logistics and corporate events—they tell me that one of the biggest challenges they face is uncertainty …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Jul 2020
UK Internal Market: White Paper

"Businesses in Runnymede and Weybridge benefit from access to across the UK by plane, road and rail. Does my right hon. Friend agree that while much focus is given to international trade, seamless internal trade is crucial for our ongoing prosperity across all four nations of the UK?..."
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