Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 18 May 2021
10-point Plan: Six Months On
"The 10-point plan recognises the immense value of local jobs in offshore wind production—something that my constituents are anticipating as Barrow and Furness is the home of the second-largest wind farm in the world. However, wind is not the only crucial renewable energy source in Cumbria: nuclear is hugely important …..."Simon Fell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Mar 2021
Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill
"I am delighted to have been called to speak in this debate and I will attempt to be brief to avoid the virtual grimace that Madam Deputy Speaker threatened.
There is so much to like and be excited about in this Bill and the creation of ARIA. The Secretary of …..."Simon Fell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 25 Jan 2021
Employment Rights: Government Plans
"I am very glad to have been called in this Opposition day debate, but I admit some curiosity as to why we are actually having it. The United Kingdom has one of the best records on workers’ rights not just in Europe but in the world, and since we have …..."Simon Fell - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Asked by:
Simon Fell (Conservative - Barrow and Furness)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans he has to ensure that (a) poor and (b) vulnerable fuel consumers do not face increased costs as a result of a transition to (i) low carbon and (ii) decarbonised energy plans.
Answered by Kwasi Kwarteng
Our aim is to deliver net zero at the lowest cost for all consumers. A key part of this is supporting consumers who may struggle to afford their energy.
We intend to publish an updated Fuel Poverty Strategy for England by the end of the year which will provide further information on our plans to support low income and vulnerable households as we transition to net zero.
The Energy Company Obligation, worth £640m per year, is already focused on low income and vulnerable households and the recently launched Green Homes Grant, which will provide up to £10,000 for vulnerable consumers to make their home more energy efficient. We also provide support with energy bills for low income and vulnerable consumers through the Warm Homes Discount, Winter Fuel Payments and Cold Weather Payments.
Written Question
Wednesday 16th September 2020
Asked by:
Simon Fell (Conservative - Barrow and Furness)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether the construction of (a) onshore wind, (b) solar and (c) offshore wind sites awarded contracts in Contract for Difference Auction Round 4 will begin in the 2019 Parliament.
Answered by Kwasi Kwarteng
Whether construction will begin during the 2019 Parliament will depend on decisions made by individual developers as well as the allocation round delivery years. Delivery years and other allocation round parameters will be published in advance of the next auction in 2021.
Written Question
Wednesday 16th September 2020
Asked by:
Simon Fell (Conservative - Barrow and Furness)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate he has made of the number of jobs in (a) onshore wind, (b) solar and (c) offshore wind which could be created in the 2019 Parliament as a result of the Contract for Difference Auction Round 4.
Answered by Kwasi Kwarteng
The low carbon economy is a success story, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs, and it will continue to grow as we deliver net zero. The Government has not estimated the number of jobs that could be directly created as a result of the Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 4. Auction outcomes are dependent on many factors including the auction parameters, which are yet to be set. However, we work closely with industry to maximise the opportunities for UK suppliers from projects with approved Supply Chain Plans.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Jul 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
" What steps his Department is taking to support (a) vaccine manufacturing and (b) UK life sciences. ..."Simon Fell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Jul 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"The Government have stated that they are interested in creating a sovereign manufacturing capability in the north. An opportunity exists in Ulverston in my constituency to build a bioscience cluster, with deep collaboration with local universities. Using this site for therapeutic vaccine manufacturing would enable partnership with GlaxoSmithKline, which is …..."Simon Fell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Mar 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"4. What steps he is taking to increase the number of new jobs in clean growth industries. ..."Simon Fell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Mar 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"Tidal energy could be a game changer for my constituency of Barrow and Furness, for Morecambe bay and for the wider United Kingdom, through clean energy production and the ability to lead the world in this technology. Does my hon. Friend agree that, when considering the viability of these schemes, …..."Simon Fell - View Speech
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