Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 09 Mar 2022
Large Solar Farms
"It is a great pleasure to speak in this debate. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bassetlaw (Brendan Clarke-Smith) for bringing it to the House. I concur with him: if we can get fusion right and roll it out economically, that will very much be our energy future.
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Written Question
Tuesday 8th February 2022
Asked by:
Neil Parish (Conservative - Tiverton and Honiton)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, which countries have contributed to the $12 billion donor fund announced at COP26 to halt and reverse forest loss and protect land rights; and how much each of those donors has committed.
Answered by Greg Hands
Over a five-year period between 2021-2025, the $12billion Global Forest Finance Pledge will support forest-related climate action in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance.
The pledge has been supported by 12 public donors: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, the UK, the USA, and the European Commission on behalf of the European Union.
The UK has confirmed to provide at least £1.5 billion to the pledge.
Further details of what the pledge will deliver on can be found at:
https://ukcop26.org/the-global-forest-finance-pledge/
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 10 Jan 2022
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill
"The need for a baseload of nuclear power of up to 25% is apparent. Big nuclear power stations such as Hinkley Point C that will produce about 8% will be absolutely important, especially as Hinkley Point B will soon be mothballed. We really do need to get this going, and …..."Neil Parish - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"Question 5, Mr Speaker...."Neil Parish - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"5. What steps he is taking to help protect families from increases in global gas prices. ..."Neil Parish - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"Apologies, Mr Speaker—some of us are very slow learners.
With global energy markets in a state of flux, Tiverton and Honiton constituents, particularly elderly and vulnerable residents, are concerned about the sharp increases in household bills. With Christmas just around the corner, will my right hon. Friend assure me that …..."Neil Parish - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Nov 2021
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill
"Further to the question from my right hon. Friend the Member for Wokingham (John Redwood), Hinkley Point C will produce between 7% and 8% of the nation’s electricity needs once both reactors are up and running. A further plant of the same size would perhaps take it to 16%, but …..."Neil Parish - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
" What plans his Department has to help improve energy efficiency in homes. ..."Neil Parish - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"The green homes grant is a scheme that can improve home insulation, cut carbon, save on energy bills and create jobs across the country. It needs backing, not scrapping, so what plans does the Minister have to extend and improve the green homes grant, and how does she see the …..."Neil Parish - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Mar 2021
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation
"I start by thanking the Chancellor and the Treasury team for the support they have provided throughout the pandemic, which is rightly continuing this year as we look to recover from the pandemic. In particular, I am grateful for the new self-employment grant scheme, which will allow more than 600,000 …..."Neil Parish - View Speech
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