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Richard Graham Excerpts
Tuesday 21st September 2021

(2 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kwasi Kwarteng Portrait Kwasi Kwarteng
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I have discussed with the sector the ongoing issue of electricity prices or energy prices for the steel industry. That is why one of the first things I did as Secretary of State was to resuscitate the Steel Council. We are coming up with ideas to try to create a sustainable steel sector on a decarbonised basis.

Richard Graham Portrait Richard Graham (Gloucester) (Con)
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I welcome the Minister back re-energised to his place in the Department, and as today is Gloucestershire Day, can I ask him to look very closely at the bid made by Gloucestershire to support the development of a vital new technology—nuclear fusion?

George Freeman Portrait George Freeman
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On Gloucestershire Day, it is a great pleasure to take that question from my hon. Friend, and the answer is yes.