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House of Commons · Adjournment Debate

Greenhouse Gas Removals Sector

08 July 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Edward Morello Lib Dem West Dorset

Climate

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Edward Morello raised concerns about greenhouse gas removals sector in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

Key points

  • The Member highlights the urgency of climate change and the importance of greenhouse gas removals beyond carbon capture and storage.
  • The Minister acknowledges the importance of greenhouse gas removal technologies in addressing climate change and committing to net zero by 2050.
  • The Minister outlines six steps being taken to support greenhouse gas removal technologies, including providing support for private investment and funding innovation.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Edward Morello Lib Dem West Dorset

The Member highlights the urgency of climate change and the importance of greenhouse gas removals beyond carbon capture and storage. He argues for a commitment to engineered solutions like direct air capture, advocating for investment, certainty, and confidence in these technologies through policies such as creating a British carbon bank. The MP emphasises the potential economic benefits, including job creation and GDP contributions. Urges the government to consider low or no cost policy changes and the proposal of a British carbon bank.

Other contributors (1)
  • Michael Shanks Con Gordon

    Congratulates Edward Morello on his debate, acknowledges the urgency of addressing climate change, and highlights the Government's commitment to developing greenhouse gas removal technologies. He outlines six steps being taken including supporting private investment, introducing standards for GGRs, investing in CCUS infrastructure, funding innovation, stimulating market demand, and considering findings from the Whitehead review.

Government Response

Nusrat Ghani

The Minister acknowledges the importance of greenhouse gas removal technologies in addressing climate change and committing to net zero by 2050. He outlines six steps being taken including providing support for private investment through a contractual revenue support mechanism, introducing a new standard to ensure investor confidence, investing in carbon capture usage and storage infrastructure, funding innovation, stimulating market demand, and considering the findings of the Whitehead review. The Minister commits to working closely with industry and stakeholders to develop these technologies while ensuring value for taxpayers.

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