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Airports Commission: Final Report — House of Commons, 2015-11-26
Topic: Transportation
Tania Mathias (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank every Member who contributed to the debate. The subject is indeed of national interest. I especially appreciate colleagues from Scotland making very worthy points. I appreciate the Secretary of State taking time from his busy schedule to listen to our debate. I take heart from that. I thank the Minister for the points he made Yes, the UK’s aviation industry is very important to our economy. I point out, though, as my right hon. Friend the Member for Saffron Walden (Sir Alan Haselhurst) said, that the report of the Davies commission ruins its own logic. I thank the Minister for saying that connectivity is important and I am sure he heard, as I did, Members talking about regional competition and the importance of connectivity for us If an additional runway is needed in the south of England, I greatly appreciate what the Minister said about mitigation measures, but if they can be put in place for a third runway, I ask the Minister, as other Members have done, to put them in place now for the two-runway system, please, because it is not tolerable. A quasi-night ban is not enough—not six and a half hours. It must be at WHO levels If we are to attack climate change and have an internationally recognised aviation industry, our pollution levels must be set at higher standards, not at that recommended by the report with all its faults. I appreciate the South Thanet relief valve because I agree that this is a long-term programme, whichever option the Government choose, and we need to think about our capacity now I thank all right hon. and hon. Members who contributed to the debate. I remind the Government of the promise made in 2009—no ifs, no buts, no third runway Question put and agreed to.
Royal Agricultural University (Funding) — House of Commons, 2015-11-26
Topic: Education
Geoffrey Robert Clifton-Brown (Conservative, Centre-right): I am very grateful to my hon. Friend for what he is saying. He is being very helpful. May I take it from what he is saying that, as a result of this debate, he would expect HEFCE to enter into further discussions with the RAU authorities to see how the coding of the courses works and whether the 60% figure on which it made this arbitrary decision can be reviewed?
Royal Agricultural University (Funding) — House of Commons, 2015-11-26
Topic: Education
Nicholas Edward Coleridge Boles (Conservative, Centre-right): I understand that HEFCE is already having discussions with the university about the consequences and implications of the funding cut. I am sure that those will continue and provide an opportunity for all parties to review whether the decision was taken on the basis of a fair assessment of the respective institutions’ activities. Those discussions will also allow the parties to reflect on whether removing 56% of anything is proportionate, when compared with other examples I do not want to go further than that because it is ultimately for HEFCE to make these determinations. However, I know that, as a fine institution at the heart of one of the world’s greatest university sectors, it will want everyone always to see that it is fair and impartial and that it does everything it can to support quality institutions.
Royal Agricultural University (Funding) — House of Commons, 2015-11-26
Topic: Law and Crime
Geoffrey Robert Clifton-Brown (Conservative, Centre-right): It seems to me and to the RAU, my constituent institution, that ruling it out of the bidding process altogether is completely unfair. Nobody would object if it could make a bid and put forward a case comparable to those of its rival institutions, but not to allow it even to make the case is pretty unreasonable and contrary to all the rules of natural justice.
Royal Agricultural University (Funding) — House of Commons, 2015-11-26
Topic: Law and Crime
Nicholas Edward Coleridge Boles (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend has made that point eloquently. I would not want to comment on the processes that led up to the decision, but it is important that justice is done and that it is seen to be done. I know that he will go on fighting vigorously for this institution until he is satisfied that that is the case Question put and agreed to.
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): We are making good progress towards our 15% renewable energy target for 2020, and I am confident that we will meet the next interim target of 5.4%, with provisional figures showing that 6.3% of final energy consumption for 2013 and 2014 came from renewable sources.
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Environment
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): I am delighted to say that there will be plenty of opportunities during this Session to talk about Paris, and I look forward to doing so. On the specific question of the renewables target, I repeat to the hon. Lady that we are making good progress at the moment. [Interruption.] There are issues, but we are expecting to exceed our interim target. There is more to do, and I am delighted to say that I am working across Government with the Department for Transport and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to ensure that we do it.
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): I certainly agree that the direction in which this Government are going in supporting renewables and meeting our low-carbon targets will continue to lead to the growth of the green economy, which is a really important addition to the growth in the economy nationally.
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
David Mowat (Conservative, Centre-right): The announcement yesterday to phase out coal with gas is equivalent, in one announcement, to doubling the amount of renewables we have in our system, and it is possibly the biggest reduction in carbon ever announced by a Secretary of State. Does she believe, though, that any of our EU partners will follow us in taking this route?
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Environment
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank my hon. Friend for pointing out the announcement that I made yesterday which shows such strong leadership in reducing carbon emissions in Europe and in the world. It is interesting that he asks me whether other European countries will do this. I am not sure they will. We are not ones to lecture our European friends, but I can tell him that I have had a lot of congratulations and comments of a positive nature about it internationally.
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Environment
David Thomas Charles Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): Given that the increase in global temperatures over the past two centuries has been minute, that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change itself has said that most of it is perfectly natural, and that there has been no increase in global temperatures for 16 years, is it not time to simply reject these renewables targets and concentrate on our manufacturing industries and bringing down prices?
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Macroeconomics
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): I always enjoy hearing from my hon. Friend, but I must say that I do not share his views. I believe that there is a settled view that is supported by science, and it is right that we take action, but I hope that this Government can demonstrate that we can do so while growing the economy. That is the evidence that we are showing people internationally, and that is why we are providing such strong leadership.
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman will be aware that yesterday I made an announcement continuing our support for offshore wind, which includes a potential application from the highlands and islands project. I hope that that was welcomed by him and by other promoters of offshore wind. I look forward to having further conversations with them, because offshore wind has a strong future in this country, but one that will also drive down prices.
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Philip Thomas Hollobone (Conservative, Centre-right): The borough of Kettering is doing more than most in contributing to the national renewables target, with a major wind farm at Burton Wold, another one at Rushton, and lots of applications being received for solar farms. However, one of the big issues is the delay in connecting these new farms with the national grid because of the lack of suitably qualified engineers across the country. What can the Department do, with industry, to solve this problem?
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): It is good to hear of so much progress being made with renewable energy in my hon. Friend’s borough. We are working closely with industry to make sure that we support the skills and will continue to do so.
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Environment
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): "Make them tougher", he says from a sedentary position. We are well admired internationally, not only for our tough targets, but for our announcement on coal yesterday and for our structure of carbon budgets and constant monitoring. I am proud of that and I wish the hon. Gentleman would be, too.
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman is entirely right. The two areas of renewable energy where we need to make progress are transport and heat. The renewable heat incentive has been a success, helping 50,000 homes. My proposal for continuing it is currently with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, so we will have to wait until after the spending review.
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): It is not about one or the other. We intend to meet our targets while achieving the balance of supporting renewable energy and having fossil fuels as part of the mix. That is how we deliver secure, efficient and low-cost electricity nationally.
EU Renewable Energy Target — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): It is disappointing that, when talking about clean energy and low carbon, the hon. Lady failed to mention yesterday’s announcement. We are the first large developed country to announce a date for taking off coal. That is a great achievement and it is important as part of our future low carbon emissions. Our plan is for a green economy. We are continuing to develop jobs as well as support manufacturing and industry. I am proud of the direction we are taking.
Wholesale Energy Prices — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): Lower wholesale gas and electricity costs have contributed to the price of fixed-rate dual fuel tariffs falling by £100 compared with last year. Average domestic gas prices have reduced by 6.5% since the start of this year. All the major energy suppliers have reduced their standard gas tariffs at least once this year. The Government expect suppliers to make sure any reductions in the costs of supplying energy are passed on to consumers.
Wholesale Energy Prices — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Sue-Ellen Cassiana Braverman (Conservative, Centre-right): In order to keep household bills down, it is vital that we invest in energy infrastructure. Does the Secretary of State agree that the proposed IFA2 interconnector station at the Daedalus airfield in Gosport, which will connect to Chilling in Fareham and provide a second electricity link between Britain and France, is a welcome development that will make a positive contribution to affordability and sustainability?
Wholesale Energy Prices — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is right to say that interconnection can bring important, significant benefits to consumers by enabling access to cheaper electricity overseas, lowering household bills and supporting security of supply. The IFA2 project, along with others involving France, Norway, Belgium, Denmark and Ireland, is progressing through Ofgem’s regulatory regime, which is designed to bring forward interconnector investment in the consumer interest.
Wholesale Energy Prices — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani (Conservative, Centre-right): Rising wholesale energy prices have a particular impact on the elderly, with an estimated 540,000 older households in fuel poverty in recent years. Evidence shows that a large number of elderly people are prevented from switching to cheaper tariffs, which can be found only through online comparison sites, because they simply do not have access to the internet. What is the Department doing to ensure that the major energy suppliers are making their cheaper tariffs accessible to the most vulnerable in society?
Wholesale Energy Prices — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend makes an important point. Switching is an important way to save money and reduce costs, and there is a huge choice available online. However, there is a problem for people who are not online, which is why my Department has funded, for the third year, the big energy saving network. The network provides funding for direct face-to-face advice, targeting the most vulnerable in society to help them through the switching process and ensure that they access the cheapest tariffs.
Wholesale Energy Prices — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): I do not agree with the hon. Gentleman’s conclusion, but I share his view that energy efficiency is an incredibly important way of saving money and helping householders. One of the most important ways of doing that will be through smart meters. Once people can access and see how much energy they are using, they will be able to use less of it. We are proud of the smart meter roll-out. We expect every household and business to have one by 2020.
Renewable Energy: Subsidies — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Questions: What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): Even with the actions we are taking to control levy control framework costs and to protect consumer bills, we remain on track to deliver at least 30% of our electricity from renewable sources by 2020. Detailed assessments of the impact of cost control actions were published by my Department alongside each of the measures as they were announced.
Renewable Energy: Subsidies — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Macroeconomics
Questions: What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is absolutely right. There was a focus on the levy control framework, which was particularly my approach, as soon as we came into government. I was shocked to find the scale of the overspend and have therefore responded to keep consumer bills under control.
Renewable Energy: Subsidies — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Questions: What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): In Eastleigh, solar generation has leapt ahead due to the feed-in tariff, and many of my constituents want that to continue. Will the Secretary of State ensure that clean energy is supported and that both large and small solar energy generators in my constituency are not harmed by future changes?
Renewable Energy: Subsidies — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Questions: What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): I reassure my hon. Friend that we remain committed to clean energy, but in a way that minimises costs to consumers and maximises the benefits of the renewable industry to the UK. Our support has significantly driven down the cost of renewable energy and led to greater than anticipated levels of deployment.
Renewable Energy: Subsidies — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Questions: What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.
Stephen William Hammond (Conservative, Centre-right): May I congratulate my right hon. Friend on her speech yesterday and warmly welcome her determination to reach zero subsidy? Does she agree with me that if we eliminated all subsidy for large-scale solar PV—photovoltaics—and concentrated it on domestic and small-scale solar PV, we could actually achieve our renewables target, protect jobs and reach zero subsidy and grid parity within the LCF earlier than 2020?
Renewable Energy: Subsidies — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Questions: What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): I share my hon. Friend’s enthusiasm for reaching grid parity and his support for solar in general. Solar has been a great British success story: costs have come down and delivery has far exceeded expectations. He will be aware that we are considering the consultation at the moment. The consultation closed after we received the responses, and I will report back on it. I will take his suggestions under advisement.
Renewable Energy: Subsidies — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Questions: What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): Once more, with the right hon. Gentleman’s comment, we hear an Opposition Member fail to mention the fact, as announced yesterday, that we have put a date on the end of coal. I have received huge congratulations from international commentators. The situation is completely different from the one he tries to paint. The Government are committed to growing the renewable industry, are proud of the amount by which it has grown and will continue to support it, including through job creation.
Renewable Energy: Subsidies — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Questions: What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady will be aware that Northern Ireland has the option to fund that itself. We made a decision, which was set out in our manifesto, to provide no additional support for onshore wind and we will stick to that.
Renewable Energy: Subsidies — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Questions: What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.
Martin John Vickers (Conservative, Centre-right): Renewable energy is vital to the local economy in my constituency. It is encouraging that one of the big investors, DONG Energy, welcomed the announcement by my right hon. Friend yesterday. It is important that we develop an energy cluster on the Humber to reduce costs and maximise benefits. Will she assure me that she will do all she can to achieve that?
Renewable Energy: Subsidies — House of Commons, 2015-11-19
Topic: Energy
Questions: What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.; What assessment her Department has made of the likely effect of changes to subsidies on the predicted deployment rates of renewable energy by 2020.
Amber Rudd (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I received a message of support from DONG Energy, which is a big investor in offshore wind. The UK is rightly proud of its offshore wind sector. We have more offshore wind than the rest of the world put together. There is a lot of interest in that internationally and it has great export potential. We will continue to support it.