COP26

Highlights concerns about forced labour in Xinjiang and its impact on UK solar capacity expansion. Calls for measures to prevent complicity with Uyghur genocide.

Supports the idea of placing solar panels on buildings rather than using agricultural land, citing an example from Wiltshire where vast solar farms are planned without public support.

Critiques government for previously devastating the solar industry by withdrawing support and doing nothing to ease planning restrictions. Asks for more supportive measures in the future.

Asks about the role of businesses in implementing COP26 goals, specifically focusing on her constituency's potential for rooftop solar generation.

Questions the assessment made by the government regarding the role of local energy companies in supporting small businesses towards net zero. Highlights the importance of local authorities' insight into opportunities such as solar.

Critiques inconsistency in the government's approach to renewable energy, citing cuts to feed-in tariffs that decimated the industry previously. Advocates for a clear strategic plan.

Raises concerns about taxing energy-intensive industries too heavily, suggesting this could export carbon emissions to other countries. Asks the COP26 President to talk with his right hon. Friend on help for such industries.

Inquires if the COP26 President will work with the agriculture sector to pursue COP26 goals, praising UK's sustainable farming practices and highlighting farmers' willingness to play a role in climate protection.

Critiques Facebook for promoting ads containing false information about climate change during COP26, asking the President to take action against such misinformation. Suggests businesses should prioritise planet over profits.

Asks what progress will be made on tackling climate change in the COP26 presidency year.

Questions the potential effect of the Glasgow climate pact on tackling climate change.

Thanked the Minister for his visit to Winchester and highlighted the positive engagement of young people in climate change discussions. Asked what more can be done to empower these young individuals during the presidency year.

Asked if tackling climate change is economically viable given that the UK accounts for only 1% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and questioned whether the costs incurred by businesses and government will lead to economic competitiveness issues.

Questioned the Minister on the loss and damage mechanism and urged the UK Government to follow Scotland's lead in committing funds to it. Raised concerns about exported pollution affecting poorer nations.

Asked for funding support for carbon capture, just transition fund match-funding, and TNUoS reform, highlighting the need for a fair approach to climate change in Scotland's northeast communities.

Pressed on why the Government persist with planning policies that block onshore wind and questioned the lack of energy efficiency funding despite the cost of living crisis, urging for more presidential power to address these issues.

Inquired about steps taken by the Minister to conserve forests and woodlands following COP26 declarations. Highlighted the importance of woodland wildlife conservation in North Norfolk.

Asked what more can be done to put pressure on Governments worldwide, particularly Brazil, to prevent deforestation carried out by UK companies.

Inquired about steps taken to ensure rising international gas prices do not lead to an increase in coal usage.

Asked what steps are being taken to advance green new deals such as the BioYorkshire project, highlighting the need for technology advancement.

Inquired about observations from Brazil's economic shift towards lower carbon emissions and its potential contributions to renewable energy technologies.

Expressed concern over the relocation of fabrication work for floating wind projects to the UAE, urging the government to secure UK-based manufacturing jobs.

Asked about conversations regarding international climate finance for the poorest countries as the Foreign Secretary writes an international development strategy.

Agreed with the need to transition from North Sea oil and gas towards net zero emissions by 2050, emphasising that it should be a managed transition rather than immediate extinction of the industry.

Called for more financial commitment from the government in addressing environmental concerns and achieving climate goals.

Asked whether new oil and gas fields are consistent with meeting climate change commitments during the transition period.