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• 4 Sep 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  the UK’s net zero target as set in section 1(2) of the Climate Change Act 2008.”

  This amendment requires the OBR to report on the impact of fiscally significant measures announced by Government on the UK’s statutory net zero target.

  I learned my trade in the Treasury and then went to work in Somaliland, one of the poorest nations on Earth, where I helped to write its economic policy, its budgets and its national development plan. That was where I saw the horrors of climate change lead to drought, hunger and death, but also where I learned that even in the darkest of hours and the most difficult of moments we can build prosperity.

  Full debate: Budget Responsibility Bill

• 03 Jul 2024: Tweet

  Thank you to everyone who came along to my last Public Meeting of this General Election - in Honeybourne this evening. I was quizzed on policy areas including taxation, climate change, the NHS and public services, care and benefits, ethics in politics and local transport and… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1808290648203972891 https://twitter.com/HuddlestonNigel/status/1808290648203972891/photo/1

• 08 Jun 2024: Tweet

  RT @Conservatives: Labour's only solution is more tax. You can't tax your way to Net Zero. #BBCDebate https://twitter.com/Conservatives/status/1799167424236863489/video/1 [Source]

• 04 Jun 2024: Tweet

  We've decarbonised faster than any other major developed nation and have halved our carbon emissions. We can continue to decarbonise without it costing you and your family more in higher taxes & bills. "If you think Labour are going to win, start saving now!" #ITVdebate https://twitter.com/HuddlestonNigel/status/1798096593629114868/photo/1 [Source]

• 17 Apr 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  I could not disagree more with the hon. Member’s premise. If anybody has shown support for the sector, this Government have. We have shown huge support for the sector, in an appropriate and proportionate way, while also encouraging the industry to decarbonise. As I said, we are taking fiscally responsible decisions to extend the energy profits levy for one year. We are also providing confidence and certainty to businesses in the sector by legislating for an energy profits levy price floor. That is what is in the Bill. That will effectively abolish the energy profits levy if the six-month average for both oil and gas is at or below a set threshold. Doing so was the sector’s main ask in the 2024 spring Budget, and it could help to unlock around £9 billion in uncommitted investment spend, according to Offshore Energies UK, which welcomed the decision. I am sorry that he feels unable to welcome it as well.

  Full debate: Finance (No. 2) Bill

• 7 Mar 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  The hon. Member for Glenrothes (Peter Grant) and others raised the point about green policies and green energy. Of course, the UK has halved its emissions since 1990, which is faster than any other G7 country. Since September alone, companies have announced plans for £30 billion of new energy investment, and the Budget delivers on the green industry support announcements in the autumn statement 2023, including an additional £120 million for the green industries growth accelerator and other measures.

  Full debate: Budget Resolutions

• 5 Feb 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  The Bill also merges two significant Government schemes: the SME scheme and the R&D expenditure scheme. In doing that, we are meeting our aim of simplifying the system while providing greater support to British businesses, so that they can spend less time on administration and more time on innovation. The Bill also introduces greater support for loss-making R&D-intensive SMEs and lowers the intensity threshold required to access that support to 30%, helping around 5,000 extra SMEs. To further support investment in renewable energy, we have introduced a new assets exemption for the electricity generator levy, a measure that will continue to drive growth in both our renewables sector and the wider economy. We also continue to support our world-leading creative industries with tax measures that reform the film, TV and video game tax reliefs, turning them into refundable expenditure credits that are easier for business.

  Full debate: Finance Bill

• 31 Jan 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  I thank my hon. Friend and others for their input today. I will briefly comment on a couple of more items before I close, Ms Bardell. The hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse), which is another beautiful constituency that I visit frequently, raised a range of issues, including the importance of the environment in the tourism eco-system and environmentally sensitive tourism. I think we will respectfully disagree on the efforts being made by the Government on decarbonising and so on. I think we have a very proud record. I recognise that there is a debate in this area, but her broader points about the contribution of tourism to the environment and the importance of sustainability are important.

  Full debate: Hospitality Sector: Fiscal Support

• 16 Jan 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  It will not surprise you to learn, Mr Paisley, that I respectfully disagree with many of the comments made by the hon. Member for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey. The Government are— [Interruption.] As I said and as always, I disagree respectfully. The Government are fully committed to delivering on our legal obligations to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The net zero strategy and the “Powering Up Britain” publication set out the actions that the Government will take to keep the UK on track for its carbon budgets, and establish the long-term pathway to net zero. The UK has already made good progress, reducing emissions by 48% between 1990 and 2021, faster than any other G7 country.

  The autumn statement delivered the cross-economy enabling environment for investment that will be vital to deliver the net zero transition. It did so with measures such as permanent full expensing for plant and machinery investments, accelerating grid connections, and reforming planning. The package provides long-term certainty for industry to invest in decarbonisation and supports firms through the transition.

  The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero is responsible for upholding duties under the Climate Change Act 2008, but His Majesty’s Treasury and HMRC consider climate change and the environmental implications of relevant tax measures, with a climate assessment published in all relevant tax information and impact notes. HMT and HMRC are exploring options to strengthen the analytical approach to monitoring, evaluating and quantifying the environmental impacts of tax measures.

  Full debate: Finance Bill (Second sitting)

• 04 Dec 2023: Tweet

  RT @hmtreasury: Want to know more about today’s COP28 announcements? ???? [Source]

• 07 Nov 2023: Tweet

  ???? I was delighted to co-host the 26th Annual UK-Taiwan Trade Talks alongside Minister Chen. By collaborating in critical sectors like renewable energy and removing trade barriers we can secure our supply chains and boost trade. https://twitter.com/HuddlestonNigel/status/1721877112800395491/photo/1 [Source]

• 15 Oct 2023: Tweet

  Just returned from an extremely productive visit to Colombia and Peru - positioning the UK as a key partner in a range of different sectors from renewable energy to life sciences. I'm confident that our trading relationships will continue to go from strength to strength. https://twitter.com/HuddlestonNigel/status/1713646225084350560/photo/1 [Source]

• 13 Oct 2023: Tweet

  Extremely productive visit to Colombia positioning the UK as a key partner in a range of different sectors from renewable energy to life sciences. I'm confident that our trading relationship will continue to go from strength to strength. https://twitter.com/HuddlestonNigel/status/1712837293835186324/photo/1 [Source]

• 13 Oct 2023: Tweet

  Pleasure to have spoken at the “Lazos” sustainability awards, hosted in partnership with the British Chamber. Encouraging to see the incredible ???????? private sector already actively supporting Colombia’s renewable energy sector. https://twitter.com/HuddlestonNigel/status/1712786743320043645/photo/1 [Source]

• 11 Oct 2023: Tweet

  ????️ Good to hear from British companies flourishing in Colombia in a diverse range of sectors, including renewable energy, infrastructure and life sciences. By resolving trade barriers, we're doing everything we can to make doing business in ???????? as easy as possible. @biztradegovuk https://twitter.com/HuddlestonNigel/status/1712073769236222230/photo/1 [Source]

• 30 Sep 2023: Tweet

  ???? The government is delivering on its commitment to help developing countries tackle #climatechange with a £160 million funding boost. This investment will accelerate green tech development and emissions reduction efforts. Together, we'll make a difference! ???????? https://twitter.com/HuddlestonNigel/status/1708111637327065411/photo/1 [Source]

• 21 Sep 2023: Tweet

  RT @RishiSunak: We're changing the way we reach Net Zero by 2050 to ease the burden on working people. Our new approach will be pragmatic,… [Source]

• 20 Sep 2023: Tweet

  RT @RishiSunak: This important thread shows we’re so far ahead of every other country in the world on Net Zero. So how can it be right tha… [Source]

• 20 Sep 2023: Tweet

  RT @RishiSunak: We will still meet our international commitments and hit Net Zero by 2050. Our new approach will embrace with even greater… [Source]

• 20 Sep 2023: Tweet

  RT @RishiSunak: I care about reaching Net Zero by 2050 but on the current path, we risk losing the consent of British people. No one has y… [Source]

• 19 Jul 2023: Tweet

  RT @HelenLewis_UK: Decarbonising infrastructure, energy & mining in Africa is opportunity for collaboration with leading ???????? business, ???????? De… [Source]

• 06 Jul 2023: Tweet

  Many Commonwealth countries are among the most vulnerable to climate change impact. Great to see UK architects @RIBA & Commonwealth counterparts pledge to work together to address the global challenges of rapid urbanisation and environmental degradation ????https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/commonwealth-riba-architects-uganda-antigua-and-barbuda-b2369444.html [Source]

• 29 Jun 2023: Parliamentary Speech

  The UK is absolutely committed to enhancing trade with Morocco. In 2022 we did about £3.1 billion-worth of bilateral trade—up nearly 50% on 2021—and we are using our association agreement with Morocco to boost that even further. In February I visited Morocco and met my counterpart to discuss how we can maximise trade, including by tackling barriers in priority areas such as education, renewable energy and infrastructure. We are also supporting British businesses to take advantage of the significant opportunities in Morocco, including through £4.5 billion of available finance through the excellent UK Export Finance.

  Full debate: Oral Answers to Questions

• 13 Jun 2023: Parliamentary Speech

  The domestic repair, maintenance and improvement sector is a vital part of the industry, employing about 60% of all those who work in it. The small firms and tradespeople who make up this sector deliver essential work to people right across the country. They play an important role now, which will become only more important as we seek to improve the environmental and carbon performance of homes. They are critical to our approach to reducing the 40% of carbon emissions generated by the built environment, and to achieving our net zero targets. However, it is also a part of the industry where genuine concerns about consumer protection exist.

  I will bring my comments to a close shortly, Sir Mark. On decarbonisation, the Government are working with the industry to ensure that high standards of consumer protection are embedded in our domestic household decarbonisation retrofit programmes. Government-funded schemes require installers to hold appropriate certifications. The Government are also seeking to increase the number of qualified and competent tradespeople and to ensure that they have the skills to deliver the quality of work required. We have already provided nearly £7 million to fund 8,000 training opportunities for the energy efficiency and low-carbon heating supply chains. We are considering options to work with the industry to support further training in key skills shortage areas and new routes of entry to increase capacity. My Department is also working closely with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to strengthen the consumer protections available through competent person schemes.

  Full debate: Tackling Rogue Builders

• 17 May 2023: Tweet

  Energy security, net zero, lower energy prices: three goals that go hand in hand.    ????️ Great discussion in Stockholm with ???????????????? businesses on securing energy through trade and the transition to a more sustainable global economy @biztradegovuk https://x.com/HuddlestonNigel/status/1658857210401681411/photo/1 [Source]

• 06 Apr 2023: Tweet

  With Teesside’s Freeport, newly announced Investment Zone and @NetZeroTeesside, @TeesValleyCA is playing a crucial role in our investment and green trade agenda ???? ⚡ Great to speak to Mayor @BenHouchen about how @BizTradeGovUK can continue supporting & #levellingup the region ⬆️ https://x.com/HuddlestonNigel/status/1643887815338471424/photo/1 [Source]

• 22 Mar 2023: Parliamentary Speech

  Given how Ministers excluded some groups from the negotiations—including trade unions—given the disregard for the legitimate interests of our devolved nations, and given the failure to negotiate commitments on climate change or proper protections for specialist British brands such as Stilton cheese or Scotch whisky, Ministers’ apparent determination to try to claim a little more freedom to implement the procurement chapters does not encourage any sense that they have learned lessons from what has happened.

  Full debate: Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill

• 9 Feb 2023: Parliamentary Speech

  We are taking tangible steps to improve our trade relationship with our largest bilateral trading partner, the United States. We have already signed state-level memorandums of understanding with Indiana, and North and South Carolina, which we are using to address barriers and promote British business in priority areas such as procurement, renewable energy, automotive, and life sciences. Together, those states imported more than £3.3 billion of UK goods in 2021. In December, the previous Minister for Trade Policy met counterparts in California to discuss an MOU, and counterparts in Utah to advance our talks. We are also making progress with Oklahoma and Texas, alongside our regular engagement with states across the US.

  Full debate: US State-level Market Barriers

• 23 Dec 2022: Tweet

  RT @tradegovukDEU: Looking for an interesting read on the role that #hydrogen plays in achieving #NetZero? Check out our first #cleangrowt… [Source]

• 3 Nov 2022: Parliamentary Speech

  My hon. Friend and I have talked about this before. I know that the Secretary of State very much enjoyed her visit earlier this week. My hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight the great expertise in renewable energy and green technology sectors in the UK. We need to do more to export those fantastic skills. The Government take our export control responsibilities incredibly seriously, because there are some sensitive areas, but I am extremely mindful of the commercial pressures that businesses face and of the need to process export licences as swiftly and reasonably as possible. I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to understand in more detail the specific issues that he is facing.

  Full debate: Oral Answers to Questions

• 30 Oct 2022: Tweet

  RT @GregHands: One year since I launched the Government Net Zero Strategy in the Commons. U.K. continues to be a world leader in the race… [Source]

• 19 Oct 2022: Vote

  Ban on Fracking for Shale Gas Bill - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 06 Sep 2022: Tweet

  RT @10DowningStreet: The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP @AlokSharma_RDG has been re-appointed @COP26 President. #Reshuffle https://t.co/RrVO2Txz9j [Source]

• 1 Feb 2022: Parliamentary Speech

  Much of our most cherished heritage, including Hadrian’s Wall, lies on agricultural land, of course, and the majority of the wall is on privately owned land. Agricultural and environmental schemes represent the main source of funding for the conservation and maintenance of most parts of the wall. My Department and Historic England are working with DEFRA to ensure that heritage right along the wall is protected and promoted, through successor EU schemes known collectively as the environment land management schemes. Those schemes will improve many aspects of the local environment, including water quality, biodiversity, air quality, food management and climate change.

  Full debate: Hadrian’s Wall: Newcastle’s West End

• 13 Dec 2021: Vote

  Subsidy Control Bill — Schedule 1 - The subsidy control principles - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 7 Dec 2021: Parliamentary Speech

  I am told that, fortunately—or unfortunately, depending on perspective—other schemes matched those objectives even more clearly than Mavisbank, leading to the difficult decision to reject its bid for funding. Although Mavisbank also met those criteria, limited funding can only go so far. An example of a successful bid in Scotland was the Cairngorms national park authority, which was awarded £12.5 million. That award will fund an ambitious seven-year programme to achieve transformational change for people and nature in north-east Scotland. It will bring together 45 different partner organisations to look at cultural heritage, environmental protection, climate change and biodiversity, and deliver meaningful improvements to people’s health and wellbeing. Though that is a great example of a project, it does not distract from the hon. Member’s compelling arguments about Mavisbank, covering many of those areas as well.

  Full debate: Mavisbank House

• 13 Nov 2021: Tweet

  RT @BorisJohnson: We asked nations to come together for our planet at @COP26, and they have answered that call. I want to thank the leaders… [Source]

• 08 Nov 2021: Tweet

  Very apt during #COP26 to spend time at Fladbury CofE school to discuss climate change and environmental matters with pupils alongside long time local campaigner, David Train. https://x.com/HuddlestonNigel/status/1457701816947314688/photo/1 [Source]

• 01 Nov 2021: Tweet

  RT @COP26: Today leaders from around the world are gathering in Glasgow for #COP26 They will come together to make clear their commitment… [Source]

• 07 Jun 2021: Vote

  Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill — New Clause 1 - Human Rights Abuses - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 26 May 2021: Vote

  Environment Bill — New Clause 24 - Prohibition on burning of peat in upland areas - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 13 Jan 2021: Vote

  Financial Services Bill — Schedule 2 - Prudential regulation of FCA investment firms - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 08 Dec 2020: Vote

  Delegated Legislation — Financial Assistance to Industry - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 16 Nov 2020: Vote

  Pension Schemes Bill [Lords] — Clause 124 - Climate change risk - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 12 Oct 2020: Vote

  Agriculture Bill — After Clause 42 - Contribution of agriculture and associated land use to climate change targets - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 29 Sep 2020: Vote

  United Kingdom Internal Market Bill — New Clause 6 - Economic development: climate and nature emergency impact statement - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 9 Mar 2020: Parliamentary Speech

  There is a real commitment to ensuring that sustainability is a key pillar of the planning and delivery of the games. The organising committee has signed up to the UN sports for climate action framework, which aims to combat climate change and raise global awareness and action through sport. This is a proud first for the Commonwealth games movement and a key commitment to working towards our global climate change goals. The organising committee is in the process of developing its sustainability strategy for the games, and it will be released in the spring.

  Full debate: Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]

• 05 Feb 2020: Vote

  Transport - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 25 Jun 2019: Vote

  Delegated Legislation — Value Added Tax - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 18 Jun 2019: Parliamentary Speech

  that climate change is a serious and pressing concern and needs urgent attention.

  Declares that climate change is a serious and pressing concern and needs urgent attention from the Governments of the world .

  The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to ensure that London hosts the upcoming COP 26 Climate Change Conference in 2020 .

  Full debate: Petitions

• 21 Feb 2019: Parliamentary Speech

  Will the Secretary of State join me in thanking the thousands of young people who came out last week to demonstrate their concern about the environment and climate change for their enthusiasm? While there is much more to do, does he agree that the Government are already acting on many of their concerns?

  Full debate: Topical Questions

• 06 Sep 2016: Vote

  Finance Bill — VAT on Installation of Energy Saving Materials - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 09 May 2016: Vote

  Housing and Planning Bill — Planning obligations and affordable housing - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 03 May 2016: Vote

  Housing and Planning Bill — Neighbourhood right of appeal - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 14 Mar 2016: Vote

  Energy Bill [Lords] — New Clause 8 — Decarbonisation target range - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 14 Mar 2016: Vote

  Energy Bill [Lords] — New Clause 3 — Carbon capture and storage strategy for the energy industry - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 26 Oct 2015: Vote

  Finance Bill (Ways and Means) (Payment of Corporation Tax) — Chapter 5 — Supplementary provisions - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 08 Sep 2015: Vote

  Bill Presented — Devolution (London) Bill — Clause 45 — CCL: removal of exemption for electricity from renewable sources - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 14 Jul 2015: Vote

  21. Climate Change Levy: Removal of Exemption for Electricity from Renewable Sources - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye