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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 May 2023
Oral Answers to Questions

"The World Bank has suggested that the minimum amount of money needed for post-war reconstruction of Ukraine is £411 billion. While it is for the Ukrainian Government and people to decide whose money will be used and on what terms, what is the Foreign Secretary doing to ensure that the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Mar 2023
Powering Up Britain

"There is much to be welcomed in the Minister’s statement, but excluding Drax from the track 1 CCS projects will come as a surprise to many and a blow to the company’s employees in my constituency and the wider region. I do not think there are any projects in the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Mar 2023
Large Solar Farms

"I very much welcome the opportunity that this evening’s debate gives me to raise the matter of large-scale solar farms. There have been previous debates on the subject in Westminster Hall, and I know that many right hon. and hon. Members have raised concerns about the loss of food production …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Mar 2023
Large Solar Farms

"My hon. Friend is absolutely spot on.

As I said, as these solar farms increase in size, so will the amount of productive farmland being taken up by them. The description “best and most versatile” farmland is often included in these proposals. I understand that the National Farmers Union says …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Mar 2023
Large Solar Farms

"My hon. Friend is right: we must do all those things and, especially given the conflicts that are taking place around the world, we must ensure that our food security is protected. In my constituency, there are a number of large breweries, which depend heavily on local growers for their …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Mar 2023
Large Solar Farms

"My right hon. Friend is correct. I know how seriously he takes solar energy in his own constituency, because we have talked about this before. The public must be on board, and it is important for there to be clarity for them in the planning process. I will say more …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Mar 2023
Large Solar Farms

"It would be rude if I did not give way to my very hon. Friend the Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon)...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Mar 2023
Large Solar Farms

"My hon. Friend makes a good point, as have most colleagues this evening. It would be interesting to know how many people who work at those colleges, which I guess are the developers, would be prepared to live in the middle of the site.

I also note that there is …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Mar 2023
Large Solar Farms

"I agree with my right hon. Friend and neighbour. We need Ministers from, I suspect, several Departments to provide absolute clarity to right hon. and hon. Members on both sides of the House, and to local planning authorities, given the cumulative impact of these large-scale solar farms. My right hon. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Mar 2023
Civil Service Impartiality

"I start by saying that I have worked with many fantastic civil servants in my time as a Minister, and those relationships are built on trust. I have also had a very good working relationship with Sue Gray in the Cabinet Office. Does the Minister agree that this appointment by …..."
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