It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger, although the debate has probably not been conducted in the best way to discuss this topic. The Government continues to drive forward investment in carbon capture technology and supports clusters such as Viking and Acorn which were initiated by previous Conservative Governments. Decarbonising cement is critical as around 40% of UK cement and lime production takes place in Derbyshire and Staffordshire, contributing £350 million in gross value added and supporting thousands of jobs. The challenge is to future-proof the industry against international competition from low-carbon cement producers elsewhere. Carbon capture technology is essential for meeting net zero targets and protecting jobs in heavy industries. The NSIP regime exists so that decisions can be made at a national level by different Secretaries of State, not suggesting a predetermined outcome as some may imply; no application has been submitted yet for the Peak Cluster project. The North Sea Transition Authority is an independent regulator making decisions without Government interference. Community engagement is critical and must demonstrate meaningful impact on shaping projects to succeed in NSIP processes. Peak Cluster is a private investment, not a Government project; it is also not one of the two clusters initially taken forward by the Government for carbon capture and storage. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology has been tried and tested for decades with safety standards ensured through robust regulatory regimes like those in Norway. The National Wealth Fund invests independently from Government, making decisions on its own framework as set out by the Treasury and Parliament. The Government take community engagement very seriously, expecting meaningful exchanges of views which have not always been respectful thus far. Any large-scale infrastructure project comes with concerns from local communities, but these must be balanced against ambitious plans to decarbonise our economy for both climate commitments and economic opportunities. Future project proposals will undergo scrutiny under high standards and a tough regulatory regime.