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Acknowledges the undervaluation of photonics in the UK and invites the Secretary of State or his successor to attend a conference on 18 October.
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Expresses concern about the need for a semiconductor strategy to support the thriving UK photonics sector, urging the Government to update on its status.
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Asks about recent discussions regarding the potential impact of increases in energy price caps and queries how the Government will avoid rising costs highlighted by MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis.
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Questions how those living in park homes can benefit from a £400 donation from the energy price cap.
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Outlines严峻的经济形势，包括能源账单、食品和服装价格上涨以及工资停滞，并质疑政府将采取什么措施来解决这些问题。
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Concerned about oil deliveries in winter for constituents off the gas grid and asks if the Government has its eye on their needs.
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Critiques the new investment allowance as incentivising more fossil fuel exploration, urging the exclusion of fracking from such allowances.
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Questions about specific R&D investments in pharmaceuticals and health sectors, particularly mentioning Elekta oncology's expansion.
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Inquires about steps being taken to ensure British innovation leads the green energy revolution, focusing on hydrogen, modular nuclear, and fusion.
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Urges greater investment in hydrogen research for various energy uses, highlighting its potential as seen in heavy goods vehicles and filling stations.
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We need to increase investment in R&D and consider carefully where we spend it. South Yorkshire has some outstanding translational research institutions and universities, which should be supported by the Secretary of State.
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Britain’s participation in Horizon Europe is in peril despite being critical to our world-beating research. The situation regarding funding for science is chaotic, and the Government needs to provide a better deal.
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The fuel market review by the Competition and Markets Authority has shown discrepancies between crude oil prices and pump prices. My constituents in West Berkshire are experiencing very high petrol prices due to their reliance on cars, especially in rural areas.
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Scottish renewables producers pay significantly higher transmission costs compared to EU countries, which affects the production of hydrogen as an important fuel. There needs to be fairness in TNUoS charges for Scottish renewables producers.
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The rise in energy prices has a significant impact on households and businesses, leading to increased hardship as seen by the 119% increase in local people saying they cannot afford their energy bills.
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The Minister should consider introducing a social tariff to augment measures to help cope with rising energy prices, particularly in view of the bleak winter ahead.
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Rural communities reliant on heating oil are seeing their prices more than double over the past 12 months. There needs to be specific measures to ensure these off-mains households are not hit harder by rising energy prices.
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Penwortham can play a key role in onshoring renewable offshore energy, and it is important that environmental protection measures are adhered to as part of the expansion plans.
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All retail electricity supplies should be decoupled from gas prices to reflect cheaper renewables. This would yield considerable reductions in domestic and business energy bills.
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Asked about steps to support the creation of new low-carbon technologies, and inquired about investment opportunities for carbon capture and storage technology. She also questioned if the UK Government's commitment to net zero is at risk due to recent political statements.
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Expressed concerns about lack of grid capacity in Wales, which hinders low-carbon development projects, and requested the Government to commit to ensuring adequate capacity.
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Questioned the consistency and reliability of the UK government's commitment towards net zero given recent political statements from leadership candidates, raising concerns about investor confidence.
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Inquired about progress in increasing satellite launches and space-related exports, focusing on establishing launch capacity for partners in south-east Asia.
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Asked about steps to increase the supply of rare earth metals while maintaining high environmental standards, emphasising their importance for UK industries like Nissan in Sunderland.
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Challenged the Government's late focus on developing a critical minerals strategy, questioning if they can build effective resilience given other countries' longer-term initiatives.
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Inquired about steps to support the growth of community-owned energy projects, emphasising their importance in delivering net zero and national security.
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Asked for a consultation on product safety sold online, highlighting risks faced by consumers shopping on these platforms due to unsafe goods being sold.
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Requested a meeting with the Minister regarding the sale of dangerous substances like DNP, which are falsely marketed as slimming or bodybuilding products online.
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Inquired about discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of energy price cap increases on living standards.
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We have an energy price cap to protect consumers from wild fluctuations in prices, and it is necessary given wholesale gas prices have risen by 20 times. The Government is committed to nuclear power as a critical component of decarbonised, stable, firm power.
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The £400 announced by the previous Chancellor is inadequate given the expected rise in energy prices. The Government must take action to fundamentally change the energy market to ensure no one has to choose between heating and eating.
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The Climate Change Act 2008 requires a response later this year to the committee’s report. The Government have a record of action on climate change, with net zero targets now covering 90% of global GDP.
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The Climate Change Committee has said progress is lagging behind policy ambition. The Government are rolling back climate policies despite the need for action at this critical time.
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Advanced nuclear power and fracking should be part of a short-term energy security strategy, alongside long-term investment in nuclear technology.
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Small and medium-sized enterprises are facing significant challenges due to rising energy bills. Practical support is needed rather than demonstrations of intent to help.
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Global issues affect supply chains, but the Government have taken action to ease pressures such as expanding and streamlining tests for HGV drivers during peak demand.
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The Government are working on how to deal with park home residents' concerns about missing out on energy bill rebates while second-home owners benefit more. A fair deal is being sought for these households.
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The lack of political stability under the Conservative Party has led to falling business investment in the UK, contrary to what the Secretary of State argues.
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Asked about the Government’s efforts to provide certainty over future contract for difference auctions and support offshore wind developers in meeting the Government’s 2030 target.
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Inquired about enforcing collectively bargained terms and conditions on P&O to improve crew pay and conditions, and requested steps to prevent P&O from undercutting rival operators.
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Asked the Government about their progress in convincing the SNP Government of Scotland's importance regarding nuclear power for future energy needs.
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Requested a response to last week’s West Midlands Combined Authority plan for growth, specifically mentioning support for electric vehicle industry projects such as securing gigafactories and the roll-out of EV infrastructure.
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Asked the Government about their ongoing commitment to backing science and technology projects in his constituency, highlighting BioYorkshire's contribution to high-skilled job creation.
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Critiqued the Secretary of State’s comments on pumped storage hydro as being dismissive towards Scotland, questioning support for carbon capture and hydrogen village trials.
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Acknowledged his role as Science Minister and suggested that science, technology and innovation should be at the heart of the economy with a Cabinet Minister overseeing it.
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Emphasised the importance of an ambitious insulation programme for achieving net zero emissions and requested investment in this area to create jobs, cut bills and reduce household emissions.
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Asked about funding for further research and development into grid transmission efficiency and committed support from Wales for onshore wind energy projects.
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Questioned the need for large pylons in East Anglia to transport electricity, suggesting alternative underground cabling solutions have been chosen for Scotland and northern England.
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Inquired about actions taken by the Government to address competition issues causing inflation in key sectors of the economy based on a CMA report.
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Asked why East Anglia was not getting a fairer share of undersea cabling infrastructure for transporting offshore wind energy, compared to Scotland and northern England.
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Expressed concern over the cancellation of 115 Horizon Europe grants and requested a commitment from the Government to ensure that funding remains in the UK for scientists.
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Endorses remarks about the creative industries and expresses concern over the relaxation of copyright exception for artificial intelligence. Suggests a sympathetic approach from his predecessor who agreed to look into it.
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Discusses the mineworkers’ pension scheme and requests the Minister to follow up on the matter with Her Majesty’s Treasury before the House rises next week.
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Congratulates the Secretary of State and Energy Minister for a recent marine energy renewables auction and asks when another ringfenced pot for marine energy will be announced.
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Inquires about discussions on rising energy bills' impact on community swimming pools, with concerns over potential closures raised by Swim UK and other organisations.