Net Zero Targets Businesses 2023-11-28
2023-11-28
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Q1
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The question addresses the adequacy of business contributions towards UK's net zero goals, specifically in light of recent criticism.
What recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of businesses' contribution to helping meet the UK's net zero targets?
As a Yorkshire MP, I resent that remark. I meet regularly with business leaders and organisations including: the Offshore Wind Industry Council; the solar taskforce; the green jobs delivery group; the North sea transition forum; and, from a strategic cross-cutting point of view, the Net Zero Council.
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Assessment & feedback
The adequacy of businesses' contribution to net zero targets was not addressed directly.
Resented Remark
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Q2
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A business leader criticised the Government for rolling back on climate goals, citing threats to jobs, growth, and additional investment.
Given that the Minister meets many business leaders, has he heard their shock about government roll-backs on net zero targets?
Under this Government, this country has cut its emissions more than any other major economy on the planet and we have the most ambitious plans for 2030. We will be inviting others to join the UK at COP28 next week.
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Did not directly address whether he agrees with Aviva CEO's statement about threats to climate goals.
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Praises Government
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Q3
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The question is about securing funding for the IDRIC, a research centre aiding industrial decarbonisation. The science Minister has repeatedly cancelled meetings with the MP.
The IDRIC in Heriot-Watt University's constituency supports over 30 universities and research initiatives on decarbonisation but its funding ends next March; will the Minister advocate for a meeting to arrange funding continuation?
I thank the hon. Lady for her question and for championing vital research not least in Scotland; it will be noted.
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No commitment to arranging a cancelled meeting or securing funding was made.
Thanks Mp
Notes Request
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Q4
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The question aims to remind the House of recent measures in the autumn statement aimed at promoting green energy.
Could the Minister mention the measures taken in last week's autumn statement to promote the green energy agenda?
In 2010, less than 7% of electricity came from renewables; now it is nearly 48%. In the first quarter of this year, just 14% of homes were properly insulated; now, it is 50%. We heard announcements about the grid and more.
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Did not mention measures from autumn statement.
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Praised Past Performance
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Q5
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The MP invites the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero to visit Heysham nuclear power station in his constituency.
Will the Under-Secretary of State come to Heysham to see EDF's new nuclear power programme that is coming to my constituency?
My hon. Friend is a stout champion not only of the pathway to net zero but also of jobs and prosperity; I accept on behalf of my hon. Friend the Minister.
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Assessment & feedback
No commitment made for visit to Heysham.
Praised Mp
Accepted Invitation
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