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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 01 Jul 2021
Enabling Community Energy

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I thank the hon. Members for bringing this debate. My nearby colleague, my hon. Friend the Member for Waveney (Peter Aldous), has been a real champion for this cause.

There is no doubt that we are world leaders in decarbonising. Our …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Jun 2021
Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill

"I shall try not to come up with any more “Star Trek” references as we will probably run out in a minute.

I am grateful to the Minister for all her hard work on such an interesting piece of legislation that is going to be truly transformative. It has been …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 22 Apr 2021
Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fifth sitting)

"I thank the hon. Lady for giving way. I am intrigued by the amendment, because on the one hand, the Opposition were very keen with amendment 15 that ARIA’s mission be to drive the net zero agenda; on the other hand, this amendment would require the Secretary of State to …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Apr 2021
Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)

"One of the fundamental roles of a director is to exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence. As that is part of the fundamental concept of a board, I would suggest it is the collective responsibility of the chief executive and the entire board, not the responsibility of the Secretary of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Mar 2021
UK Steel Production: Greensill Capital

"It is absolutely right to support the steel industry, given the jobs and the simple fact that steel is a fundamental material in our construction industry, and the Government do. I am sure the Secretary of State will note my Environmental Audit Committee inquiry looking at sustainable building materials for …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Mar 2021
Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill

"This country is steeped in science and invention, so it is fitting that the Bill paves the way to create an agency that will lead to who knows what UK discoveries and innovation.

Members might not think that my constituency would be home to some of the most famous British …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Feb 2021
UK Space Industry

"May I thank the hon. Member for Midlothian (Owen Thompson) for securing this debate? It is important for many reasons, not least because the space sector provides an opportunity for significant post-covid growth, and indeed growth that features high levels of productivity. A report by the London School of Economics …..."
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Written Question
Wellington Pub Company: Coronavirus
Wednesday 27th January 2021

Asked by: Duncan Baker (Conservative - North Norfolk)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the trading difficulties leaseholders operating under the Wellington Pub chain are experiencing; and what support his Department is providing to Wellington pub tenants.

Answered by Paul Scully

Over the course of the pandemic, the Government has worked closely with the pubs and hospitality sector to understand the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses and has responded with a substantial package of business support. We keep all restrictions under constant review.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Dec 2020
Border Carbon Adjustment Tariffs and Decarbonisation

"My hon. Friend is making a fascinating speech—despite starting off talking about sheep, he has managed to keep everyone’s enthusiastic attention throughout. A lot of emissions-intensive British industries will already find it difficult to compete in the global marketplace. As we begin to encourage the use of carbon capture and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 Dec 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" What steps his Department is taking to support the development of hydrogen energy. ..."
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