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Greenhouse Gas Removals Sector
08 July 2026
Lead MP
Edward Morello
Debate Type
Adjournment Debate
Tags
Climate
Other Contributors: 1
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.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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
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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