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• 06 Jan 2025: Tweet

  ????️ “Politically driven targets, like Labour’s 2030 net zero grid, mean decisions will be taken in the name of environmentalism that simultaneously put landscapes, nature and food security at risk.” Labour need to rethink their plans for pylons through the East of England. ???? https://x.com/SteveBarclay/status/1876287462072635451/photo/1 [Source]

• 8 Oct 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  The Secretary of State should be doing that, but there is a marked difference between us. I persuaded the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to strengthen the guidance against solar farms, but the Secretary of State is being pushed around by his Cabinet colleagues. The Energy Secretary has already walked all over him, granting permission for a whole load of solar farms, and allowing the clustering that is causing such an issue.

  Full debate: Farming and Food Security

• 24 May 2024: Tweet

  Great to meet Mike Edwards, Director of @albenvironment and Angus Wells, Woodland & Technical Manager recently.????   I saw how the Agroforestry scheme at Barton Bendish is helping conventional farming to continue in the face of climate change, while maintaining food production. https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1793947886171898092/video/1 [Source]

• 15 May 2024: Tweet

  We're committed to protecting and improving our food security, alongside action that safeguards our energy security.⚡️   That's why we're ensuring our agricultural land continues to be used for food production, while helping farmers invest in renewable energy on their farms.☀️ https://twitter.com/energygovuk/status/1790796562513223702 [Source]

• 15 May 2024: Tweet

  This government is helping farmers expand their businesses through farming grants which will enable them to invest in rooftop solar and the generation of renewable energy on their farms.☀️ Read details of today’s announcement from @ClaireCoutinho here???????? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/solar-projects-must-fit-in-with-food-security [Source]

• 9 May 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  My right hon. Friend is right to focus on forest risk commodities: our flagship announcement at COP28 was that we were taking leading action on that. Many who have watched nature documentaries, for example on the orangutans, can see how important that is to particular species. I hope to table legislation on that later this month, but my right hon. Friend is right to focus on its importance.

  Full debate: Oral Answers to Questions

• 29 Apr 2024: Tweet

  The importance of nature cannot be understated. ???? Here at the #G7Italy Ministers’ meeting with @AndrewBowie_MP I’ve reiterated the UK Government’s commitment to putting nature at the heart of our response to climate change. https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1784961418606805433/photo/1 [Source]

• 1 Feb 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  As was mentioned earlier, that report was based on two months of data within a 25-year plan, and was therefore somewhat premature in its judgment. This is the first Government in the world to put legally binding targets to reverse nature decline into law. Yesterday, we marked the first anniversary of those targets at Kew, and set out further proposals which have already been touched on. We have also provided international leadership by putting nature at the heart of tackling climate change at COP26, which was strongly reflected at COP28.

  Full debate: Topical Questions

• 17 Dec 2023: Tweet

  RT @DefraGovUK: While at #COP28 @SteveBarclay visited @IGSfarm’s ReFarm, witnessing first-hand how innovation in agri-tech can increase pro… [Source]

• 16 Dec 2023: Tweet

  My reflections on #COP28.   ????Nature and ???? agriculture are now at the heart of how we tackle climate change and it was great to see so much innovation around meeting this challenge.   We’ll continue to work to restore forests, recover nature and create sustainable food systems. https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1735976277734019375/video/1 [Source]

• 12 Dec 2023: Parliamentary Speech

  Deforestation is now the second leading cause of climate change globally, after burning fossil fuels, and is responsible for around 11% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Forests host around 80% of the world’s wildlife on land and are home to many species found nowhere else. In the last 60 years, more than half of tropical forests worldwide have been destroyed, reducing biodiversity and endangering beloved and crucial species like orangutans and other great apes, tigers, leopards, and jaguars.

  This is why, as world leaders gather at COP28 for the next round of climate negotiations, we are confirming how UK law will work to prevent the use of forest risk commodities derived from illegally deforested land in UK supply chains.

  In 2021 this Government introduced new legislation in the Environment Act to tackle illegal deforestation in UK supply chains. This is a flagship measure to deliver on the commitment made by the UK and over 140 other countries at COP26 in Glasgow to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030.

  Protecting biodiversity is a global priority and all nations have a part to play. This law shows the UK delivering on our commitments by ensuring that there is no place on our supermarket shelves for key commodities that have been grown on land that is illegally used or occupied, tackling climate change and helping to protect so many beloved endangered species.

  Full debate: Introduction of Forest Risk Commodities Regulations

• 12 Dec 2023: Tweet

  At #COP28 at the weekend, I visited the Tech and Innovation Hub, seeing some of the cutting-edge climate smart science solutions.   Watch this video to hear from two excellent examples of innovation, @HeroGo and @Vertical Future. ⬇ https://twitter.com/defragovuk/status/1734490884727796197 [Source]

• 12 Dec 2023: Tweet

  RT @DefraGovUK: Climate smart science and technology offers solutions and shapes innovation. At the #COP28 Tech and Innovation Hub, @Stev… [Source]

• 11 Dec 2023: Tweet

  Fascinating visit to @IGSfarm’s ReFarm in Dubai to see how innovation in the agriculture sector can increase productivity and benefit the environment. ⚙????   Vertical farms like this help decarbonise food production, are water efficient, and strengthen food security. https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1734317362638360760/photo/1 [Source]

• 10 Dec 2023: Tweet

  A thoughtful discussion in the UK Pavilion ????????at #Cop28 on marine protection including for mangroves and coral reefs. & enjoyed a ☕️ from @KewScience, which is working with partners on science-led solutions to grow climate-resilient coffee ???? that helps protect ???? & biodiversity. https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1733817689188012238/photo/1 [Source]

• 10 Dec 2023: Tweet

  A busy Nature Day at #COP28 yesterday & a pleasure to speak about the important role nature plays in tackling climate change.   We’re safeguarding our critically important habitats and landscapes for generations to come.   More to come today on Agriculture Day… https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1733763522062876884/video/1 [Source]

• 10 Dec 2023: Tweet

  RT @DefraGovUK: We’re protecting the habitats of some of the world’s most endangered species ???? At #COP28, we announced new details on mea… [Source]

• 10 Dec 2023: Tweet

  RT @DefraGovUK: At #COP28 we’re championing much needed action for our global ocean ???? Our flagship Blue Planet Fund will empower communi… [Source]

• 09 Dec 2023: Tweet

  A busy Nature Day at #COP28 & a pleasure to speak about the important role nature plays in tackling climate change.   We’re safeguarding our critically important habitats and landscapes for generations to come.   More to come at Agriculture Day tomorrow… https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1733524644446065087/photo/1 [Source]

• 09 Dec 2023: Tweet

  RT @CEN_HQ: ???? CAMPAIGN WIN The government has announced new ???????????? ???????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????? at #COP28 to help rid our supply chains of deforest… [Source]

• 09 Dec 2023: Tweet

  ????Step forward for forests. Today I announced details of measures to ensure supermarket products do not contribute to illegal deforestation. Palm oil, cocoa, beef, leather and soy are covered - helping protect species including ????, ????and ???? #Cop28 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/12/09/cop28-supermarkets-illegal-deforestation-ban-steve-barclay/ [Source]

• 7 Dec 2023: Parliamentary Speech

  The hon. Lady raises an important point about the impact of climate change on food prices in the future. That is exactly why the Government passed the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 to help to unlock innovation and strengthen food security by enabling our leading scientists to develop crops that will best resist climate change. It is why the Government published the third national adaptation programme as recently as July, and it is why we have our farming innovation programme—with £270 million of funding—which is focused on driving productivity and ensuring that there is sustainability in the environmental and farming sectors.

  Full debate: Climate Change: Impact on Food Prices

• 7 Dec 2023: Parliamentary Speech

  In the next few days I will be travelling to COP28 to continue the work that was put centre stage at Glasgow on ensuring that nature is at the heart of our approach to tackling climate change. My priority for the Department is to back British farming and fishing, champion rural communities and protect our environment for generations to come.

  Full debate: Topical Questions

• 29 Nov 2023: Parliamentary Speech

  Tackling climate change and restoring nature go hand in hand. As we prepare for the next international climate discussion at COP28, today we are delivering a package of measures to steward and restore our natural heritage, connect people with nature and strengthen our global environmental leadership. Together, these measures are a huge step forward in delivering our environmental improvement plan.

  Launching a competition for a second national forest—inspired by the existing national forest in the midlands, this competition will support the creation of a new forest for the nation in England, helping to increase public access to woodlands, boost tree planting, support nature recovery and tackle climate change.

  These announcements today will build on our environmental leadership and help us to deliver our commitments to protect 30% of land by 2030. We have already created or restored wildlife habitats the size of Dorset and passed the world-leading Environment Act 2021 with long-term targets to restore nature. At COP28, we will once again champion nature as a vital ally to tackle climate change and commit to get more people out into nature.

  Full debate: Restoring our Natural Heritage

• 29 Nov 2023: Tweet

  A healthy environment is critical for our wellbeing, our economy and tackling climate change.    This accelerates our commitments to nature ahead of COP28 and will create more opportunities for people to access and enjoy nature. https://twitter.com/defragovuk/status/1729800632406806744 [Source]

• 19 Oct 2022: Vote

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

• 31 Mar 2022: Parliamentary Speech

  I am extremely keen to work with my hon. Friend on this issue. He raises an important point and I am happy to meet him as a matter of urgency to take this forward. It is worth reminding the House that there was not specific funding for this; the memorandum of understanding with the South West Food Hub did not include specific funding. The CCS had been using its existing headcount and funding to establish a commercial solution for food, but the wider point he raises is a very valid one and I am extremely keen to explore it with him.

  Full debate: Oral Answers to Questions

  That is an extremely important point in terms of both our energy security and our wider commitments building on COP26 and net zero. That is why the Prime Minister, the Trade Secretary and I hosted a number of Australian investors, who collectively have committed £25 billion of inward investment in green technology to the UK, at No. 10 Downing Street last night. That is both an indication of our commitment to energy security and to ensuring that we learn the lessons of Russia and Ukraine, and a signal of the attractiveness of the UK for foreign investment, which reflects this Government’s commitment to supporting business and levelling up across the UK.

  Full debate: Oral Answers to Questions

  I know that the COP26 President will have a strong commitment to addressing any issues. Rightly, Members across the House have recognised that the event in Glasgow was a great demonstration of the UK working together. It was an illustration of how we are better together. If there are some specific issues that Members of the House are rightly highlighting from a constituency perspective, I will ensure those are brought to the attention of the COP26 President and ask whether he will meet her as a matter of priority.

  Full debate: Oral Answers to Questions

• 13 Jan 2022: Parliamentary Speech

  Again, that is a question that pre-empts the discussion that we have had in the House today. I flagged to the hon. Gentleman’s colleague a moment ago the very constructive discussions that I, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and indeed the Paymaster General had with the First Minister of Scotland yesterday. We touched on the role— [ Interruption. ] If the hon. Gentleman wants to heckle through the answer, that is entirely up to him; I was just running through the various things that we do as part of our commitment to places for growth. The Cabinet Office has a commitment to our office in Glasgow: we had a hugely successful COP26 event that showcased the great talents of Glasgow, of Scotland and of the United Kingdom. That is part of our wider commitment to the Union, which is four-square at the heart of our agenda as a Government.

  Full debate: Topical Questions

• 13 Dec 2021: Vote

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

• 25 Nov 2021: Parliamentary Speech

  I do welcome that announcement. As the Energy Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Chelsea and Fulham (Greg Hands), said, the backing for tidal steam power is opening up a new chapter for Britain’s coastal communities and advancing the possibilities for Britain’s marine energy sector to play a significant role in delivering the UK’s green energy revolution.

  Full debate: Supply Chains

• 25 Nov 2021: Tweet

  Public buildings account for 2% of UK emissions, so we need to adapt government properties to meet net zero. Our Net Zero Estate Playbook, published by @cabinetofficeuk, will allow us to do just that. ???? https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/cabinet-office-produces-net-zero-estate-playbook [Source]

• 02 Nov 2021: Tweet

  Great to hear from staff at @IKEAUK in Glasgow of their commitment to innovations for customers during #COP26, including a floor that generates clean electricity and community schemes to promote energy efficiency. https://x.com/SteveBarclay/status/1455546120038461446/photo/1 [Source]

• 02 Nov 2021: Tweet

  RT @COP26: Welcome to Day 2 of the #COP26 World Leaders Summit! Today world leaders will continue to share their ambitions for the summit… [Source]

• 20 Oct 2021: Tweet

  RT @cabinetofficeuk: Good to see more commitments to net-zero from gov suppliers. In Sept we announced that businesses bidding for major g… [Source]

• 7 Sep 2021: Parliamentary Speech

  As my right hon. Friend knows, the Prime Minister will make a statement on this matter shortly, but what he and I would agree on is that the best way is to grow the economy, drive productivity, get people into work and skill them up through work. That is what the plan for jobs is doing, alongside the £600 billion investment in infrastructure over the course of this Parliament as part of levelling up and our commitment to net zero. We need to grow the economy, skill up the workforce and get those who have been impacted by the pandemic back into work as quickly as possible.

  Full debate: Living Standards

• 20 Aug 2021: Tweet

  RT @KwasiKwarteng: Since 1990, the UK has decarbonised faster than any other G7 country We’ve cut emissions by 44%, but grown our economy… [Source]

• 01 Jul 2021: Tweet

  RT @hmtreasury: The UK's Green Savings Bonds will let you contribute towards projects that tackle climate change, improve biodiversity & cr… [Source]

• 8 Jun 2021: Parliamentary Speech

  The fundamental point before the House is that the scale of our overseas aid remains significant. In fact, we continue to lead the world in overseas development. This year we will spend more than £10 million to improve global health, fight poverty and tackle climate change, including £400 million on girls’ education in 25 countries, and we are doubling to £11.6 billion our commitment to international climate finance for the period 2021 to 2026, with at least £3 billion for climate change solutions that will protect and restore nature and biodiversity. According to the OECD, in 2020 we were one of only two G7 countries to actually meet the 0.7% target and the only country to do so each year since 2013. Even after the change we are debating today, we are still the third largest donor in the G7 as a percentage of gross national income, and 0.5% is considerably more than the 29 countries on the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee, which average just 0.41%.

  Importantly, the Foreign Office makes its aid spending choices based on maximum impact, coherence and value for money. The Integrated Review has reaffirmed our pledge to fight against global poverty and to achieve the UN sustainability development goals by 2030. We are the fifth largest contributor to the UN peacekeeping budget, the third largest bilateral humanitarian donor, the second largest member state donor to the World Health Organisation, and among the world’s largest donors to the COVAX advance market commitment—the global initiative supporting developing countries with access to vaccines. The funding we will continue to make available to countries all over the world is helping to educate young girls, boosting diversity, tackling climate change, vaccinating the needy against deadly diseases such as Ebola and malaria, and improving the nutrition of staple food crops—millions of lives improved, millions of lives saved.

  Full debate: 0.7% Official Development Assistance Target

• 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

• 20 Apr 2021: Tweet

  RT @KwasiKwarteng: Tomorrow, we will set the world’s most ambitious climate target into law, cutting emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1… [Source]

• 26 Mar 2021: Tweet

  The COVID-19 crisis has shown we are at a historic turning point in tackling global climate change. Great to speak at the @Ambrosetti_ conference today on building back our economy, our ambitions to protect the planet, and our commitment to work globally ???? https://x.com/SteveBarclay/status/1375469634888040453/photo/1 [Source]

• 9 Mar 2021: Parliamentary Speech

  My hon. Friend the Member for Stroud (Siobhan Baillie) reinforced the Government’s commitment to a green recovery and reskilling to take advantage of the investment set out in the Prime Minister’s 10-point plan. My right hon. Friend the Member for Ashford (Damian Green) also highlighted the importance of green innovation, which is reflected in the commitment to double the spending on energy innovation, with a new £1 billion net zero innovation portfolio.

  My right hon. Friend the Member for South Northamptonshire (Andrea Leadsom) highlighted the key opportunity provided by our leadership of COP26. My hon. Friend the Member for Tiverton and Honiton (Neil Parish) highlighted the value of the super deduction policy. In answer to his question on fishing, I can confirm that fishing boats are within scope either for the super deduction or the related 50% first-year allowance.

  Full debate: Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

• 23 Feb 2021: Parliamentary Speech

  Last year’s spending review tells us everything we need to know about this Government and this Chancellor’s direction of travel. There was significant additional funding to help our public services in their continuing fight against the pandemic—we are making record investments in public services, including an historic settlement for the NHS, which provides a cash increase of £33.9 billion a year by 2023-24; we are providing better lifelong learning, such as through the £375 million to deliver the Prime Minister’s lifetime skills guarantee; we are recruiting more police officers to make our streets safer, with more than 6,600 already recruited towards our 20,000 target; we are implementing our 10-point plan to tackle climate change, mobilising £12 billion of Government investment, which will in turn create hundreds of thousands of green jobs across the country, including in carbon capture and storage, electric vehicles and renewable energy; we are investing in technology, innovation and the digital economy, as part of our goal to make the UK a science superpower—this Government are increasing investment in research and development at the fastest speed and greatest scale since records began; and we are investing in the UK’s economic recovery, with more than £100 billion of capital investment next year to spread opportunity, create jobs and drive economic growth.

  Full debate: Government's Management of the Economy

• 21 Jan 2021: Tweet

  RT @BorisJohnson: President @JoeBiden rejoining the Paris Agreement is hugely positive news. In the year we host @COP26 in Glasgow, I look… [Source]

• 18 Jan 2021: Parliamentary Speech

  As well as helping people to find jobs, we are creating new ones through a range of policies. They include our £8.6 billion investment in infrastructure, decarbonisation and maintenance programmes, and our £2 billion kickstart scheme for young people. Over the long term, we plan to unlock 250,000 highly skilled sustainable jobs that will boost our recovery under the Prime Minister’s 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution.

  Full debate: Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit

• 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

• 21 Oct 2020: Parliamentary Speech

  The hon. Lady is right to point to the fact that businesses are facing real pain. There is huge pressure on jobs, and that is why the Chancellor set out, in the summer economic update, the acceleration of infrastructure schemes—I think she and I would agree on them—such as the green jobs for decarbonising public sector buildings and how we will meet our net zero obligations. I suspect we share the desire to create jobs through moving that forward and the acceleration of infrastructure through Project Speed.

  Full debate: Additional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic Support

• 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 Sep 2020: Parliamentary Speech

  Our plans also create new jobs, injecting new certainty and confidence in the housing market by increasing the stamp duty threshold to £500,000 for first-time buyers. That will drive growth and support across housebuilding and property sectors. It also builds on other schemes, such as creating green jobs through a £2 billion green homes grant, saving households hundreds of pounds a year on their energy bills, and through our £1 billion programme to make public buildings, including schools and hospitals, decarbonised. Together, they are all a part of the £640 billion capital investment in economic recovery, job creation and revitalising our national infrastructure over the next five years.

  Let me close with one final observation. In the first phase of our economic response to coronavirus, we supported people, businesses and public services, with support totalling £190 billion. In the second phase, our plan for jobs is protecting, supporting and creating jobs, and as we enter the third phase our economic policy will be driven not just by responding to the immediate crisis, but by ensuring that we level up, spread opportunity, tackle climate change and make sure our response to the pandemic is not just about recovery but renewal. I commend the amendment to the House.

  Full debate: Protection of Jobs and Businesses

• 8 Jul 2020: Parliamentary Speech

  Our commitment to levelling up is directly linked to another of the Government’s totemic ambitions—that of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

  I fear that that is almost the same question that the hon. Lady put to the Chancellor earlier. I know that she and I will disagree on the commitment we have to the road-building programme, because on the Government side of the House, we see that as key to driving productivity and helping jobs, and it is an issue on which many of my colleagues campaigned at the election and their electorates sought to see improvements. However, we have a commitment to the green agenda. That is what the Chancellor set out in his statement, and that is the record that we are building on through measures that include the £1 billion decarbonisation of public sector buildings, which I am sure is a scheme that she would welcome.

  Our quest for net zero has the potential to build on proven regional economic strengths and create many more high-skilled, high-quality jobs. It will spur innovation and exports and, most importantly, it can deliver clean and resilient long-term growth. As part of the £8.6 billion of capital investment, the Government will invest £3 billion to decarbonise the United Kingdom and, in doing so, protect or create thousands of green jobs.

  The Minister is extremely generous, and I am very grateful. On the issue of cross-party support, I know that hydrogen is very much in the Government’s heart as a way for the economy to recover and to get to net zero. Why is there no hydrogen strategy, and why has not there been an announcement today about anything to do with the hydrogen industry?

  Full debate: The Economy

• 17 Mar 2020: Parliamentary Speech

  The hon. Member for Luton South (Rachel Hopkins) gave an excellent speech about her commitment to her constituency and highlighted issues such as housing, railway electrification, bus routes and the climate emergency. It is clear from the range of contributions from new Members that they will all contribute considerably to the House in the weeks and months ahead.

  (2) In section 136 (car with a CO2 emissions figure: post- September 1999 registration)—

  “(2B) For the purpose of determining the car’s CO2 emissions figure in a case where the car is first registered on or after 6 April 2020, ignore any values specified in the EC certificate of conformity or UK approval certificate that are not WLTP (worldwide harmonised light vehicle test procedures) values.”

  (3) In section 137 (car with a CO2 emissions figure: bi-fuel cars)—

  “(2B) For the purpose of determining the car’s CO2 emissions figure in a case where the car is first registered on or after 6 April 2020, ignore any values specified in the EC certificate of conformity or UK approval certificate that are not WLTP (worldwide harmonised light vehicle test procedures) values.”

  (4) In section 139 (car with a CO2 emissions figure)—

  (a) if a CO2 emissions figure is not a whole number, round it down to the nearest whole number, and

  (2) In section 139 (car with a CO2 emissions figure: the appropriate percentage)—

  (a) in the table in subsection (1), in the second column of the entry for a car with a CO2 emissions figure of 0, for “2%” substitute “0%”, and (b) in subsection (7) before paragraph (a) insert—

  “139A Section 139: recently registered car with CO2 emissions figure

  (4) In section 140 (car without a CO2 emissions figure: the appropriate percentage) in subsection (3)(a) for “2%” substitute “0%”.

  “CO2 emissions figure

  “CO2 emissions figure

  42. Vehicle excise duty (applicable CO2 emissions figure)

  (1) In Schedule 1 to the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (annual rates of duty) in paragraph 1GA(5) (meaning of “the applicable CO2 emissions figure”)—

  (c) for the purpose of determining the applicable CO2 emissions figure of a vehicle first registered on or after 1 April 2020, ignore any values specified in an EU certificate of conformity or UK approval certificate that are not WLTP (worldwide harmonised light vehicle test procedures) values”.

  (2) In paragraph 25 of Schedule 2 (exempt vehicles: light passenger vehicles with low CO2 emissions) omit sub-paragraphs (5) and (6) (no exemption if vehicle price exceeds £40,000 etc).

  49. Rates of climate change levy from April 2020

  (1) Paragraph 42 of Schedule 6 to the Finance Act 2000 (climate change levy: amount payable by way of levy) is amended as follows.

  (4) In consequence of the amendment made by paragraph (3) of this Resolution, in the Notes to paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Climate Change Levy (General) Regulations 2001, for the definition of “r” substitute—

  50. Rates of climate change levy (future years)

  That (notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the practice of the House relating to the matters that may be included in Finance Bills) provision may be made taking effect in a future year amending the rates of climate change levy.

  53. Greenhouse gas emissions trading schemes

  That provision may be made for the imposition of charges by the allocation, in return for payment, of allowances under paragraph 5 of Schedule 2 to the Climate Change Act 2008.

  Full debate: Income tax (charge)

• 9 Jan 2020: Parliamentary Speech

  and drew on her own time in London and how much she enjoyed it and valued the United Kingdom. She wanted to see a close partnership, whether on climate change, security or many other issues on which we have values in common with our neighbours.

  Full debate: Marking Exit Day

• 9 Jan 2020: Parliamentary Speech

  We are very happy to commit to world-leading environmental standards. One of the areas where we are doing so is through our hosting of COP26 in Glasgow, which will be key, and through standards— [ Interruption. ] I will come on to climate change, but that is integrated in our aspiration— [ Interruption. ] The hon. Gentleman is chuntering away, but I will move on to that. On the specific point about the green deal, he is right that the Commission President specifically referred to the green deal in her speech at the London School of Economics yesterday, and it is something that the Prime Minister and I discussed with her in our meeting. Again, it is an area where the UK has world-leading expertise. Look at our green finance, our green investment bank and the areas where the UK is in the lead. We look forward to working with the European Union on that as we move forward.

  Full debate: Oral Answers to Questions

• 20 Dec 2019: Parliamentary Speech

  Ministers continued preparations for the European Council on 12-13 December, and discussed draft conclusions. Sir Tim Barrow intervened to express the UK’s long-standing support for the EU’s ambition of climate neutrality by 2050. We welcomed the balanced conclusions that demonstrated the importance of EU climate leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting green growth, and in ensuring a just transition to a low-emission economy. Sir Tim Barrow also reiterated the UK’s continual support in finding an agreed solution to the current paralysis of the WTO’s mechanism for settling disputes, stressing the importance of language in respect to the WTO, and reinforcing that it was central to trade policy.

  The Council held a policy debate on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF). Ministers discussed the Finnish presidency’s negotiating box, ahead of the 12-13 December European Council. The presidency agreed to a 25% target of the EU budget to support climate change initiatives.

  Full debate: General Affairs Council

• 19 Nov 2019: Tweet

  RT @Conservatives: We were the first major economy in the world to introduce a Net Zero target for emissions, meaning that our contribution… [Source]

• 24 Oct 2019: Parliamentary Speech

  Ministers continued preparations for the European Council on 17-18 October. The presidency split the discussion into multiannual financial framework (MFF) and other agenda items. There was a lack of consensus among member states on the MFF proposal presented by the presidency. Leaders discussed EU priorities for the next five years; Turkey; and climate change.

  Full debate: General Affairs Council October 2019

• 15 Oct 2019: Parliamentary Speech

  The Council will discuss preparations for the October European Council, for which the agenda includes: the multiannual financial framework; the next institutional cycle; climate change; and other items such as specific foreign policy issues. The European Council (Art 50) will meet in EU27 format to discuss the state of play regarding Brexit. Ministers will also take stock of the implementation of previous European Council conclusions.

  Full debate: General Affairs Council

• 27 Jun 2019: Parliamentary Speech

  The Council finalised preparations for the European Council on 20-21 June and Ministers broadly accepted the latest draft of conclusions. The agenda comprised: the next institutional cycle; MFF; climate change; the European semester; disinformation and hybrid threats; and external relations.

  Member states discussed the projected timeline for the MFF and many requested a special November summit to facilitate further progress on negotiations. On climate, some member states pushed for a commitment to climate neutrality by 2050, as well as upholding the Paris agreement. Other member states continued to resist these proposals and insisted that an EU strategy should not pre-empt their own work in this area.

  I intervened in support of the ambitious climate targets and highlighted the UK’s recent commitment to climate neutrality by 2050. I stressed the importance of EU leadership in tackling climate change. I also supported improving the EU’s security culture and enhancing its resilience against external hybrid security threats. I highlighted that countering disinformation remained a key priority for the UK and welcomed the language welcoming the adoption of the restrictive measures regime for cyber threats. On external relations, I underlined the need to continue to tackle Russian aggression and to support the full implementation of the Minsk agreement. I welcomed the inclusion of the relationship with Africa and reference to the five-year anniversary of the downing of flight MH17.

  Full debate: General Affairs Council

• 25 Jun 2019: Vote

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

• 18 Jun 2019: Parliamentary Speech

  The Council will discuss preparations for the June European Council. The agenda includes: adoption of the 2019-2024 strategic agenda for the European Union; MFF; climate change; the European semester; and the disinformation and elections report prepared by the Romanian presidency in co-operation with the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Ministers will also discuss progress in implementing previous European Council conclusions.

  Full debate: General Affairs Council

• 23 Oct 2018: Parliamentary Speech

  Again, the hon. Lady draws attention to my work on driving productivity improvements within the system, which looks at a range of efficiencies such as sending texts and emails, dealing with missed appointments and the use of green energy. We can implement a whole range of initiatives as a part of that agenda.

  Full debate: Oral Answers to Questions

• 06 Sep 2016: Vote

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

• 28 Jul 2016: Tweet

  Cambs CCG as commissioner, not CCS as a selectic provider, needs to produce a detailed site plan for each of Ely, Doddington & Wisbech [Source]

• 09 May 2016: Vote

  Housing and Planning Bill — Planning obligations and affordable housing - 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

• 01 May 2015: Tweet

  Green energy, a referendum on Europe & anaerobic digesters all on the agenda at the Fenland NFU hustings this week http://t.co/tK3XmI01iY [Source]

• 11 Feb 2014: Tweet

  I'm calling for crackdown on red tape for local renewable energy firms:subject to 2 Govt-backed accreditation schemes http://t.co/K0hlGJ1sRf [Source]

• 04 Dec 2013: Vote

  Recall of Elected Representatives — Schedule 4 — Application and modification of emissions limit duty - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 04 Jun 2013: Vote

  Energy Bill — Clause 133 — Financial provisions - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 04 Jun 2013: Vote

  Energy Bill — Clause 10 — Direction to offer contract - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 04 Jun 2013: Vote

  Energy Bill — Clause 1 — Decarbonisation - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 03 Jun 2013: Vote

  Communities and Local Government — Clause 42 — Duty not to exceed annual carbon dioxide emissions limit - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: No

• 19 Dec 2012: Vote

  Charities Act 2011 (Amendment) — Energy Bill - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 17 Oct 2012: Vote

  Relationship, Drug and Alcohol Education (Curriculum) — New Clause 22 — Interpretation of the green purposes: duty to assess impact on the Climate Change Act 2008 - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 11 Jun 2012: Vote

  Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 14 Sep 2011: Vote

  Prime Minister — Clause 42 — Domestic energy efficient regulations - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 14 Sep 2011: Vote

  Prime Minister — Clause 42 — Domestic energy efficient regulations - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 14 Sep 2011: Vote

  Prime Minister — New Clause 1 — Energy efficiency aim - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 10 Feb 2011: Parliamentary Speech

  I want to make three points before we move to the winding-up speeches. First, I want to press the Minister on whether we have the right funding balance for the various renewable technologies. In reply to my parliamentary question, he helpfully clarified that the cumulative expenditure between now and 2020 is anticipated to be £8.3 billion for onshore wind, £14 billion for offshore wind, £2.5 billion for solar technology and just £1.1 billion for tidal technology. We are an island nation and tidal renewable energy is something that we can sell around the world if we build that expertise. Given the climate of the UK, I wonder why we are spending on tidal energy less than half what we are spending on solar technology, and such a disproportionate amount less than on wind turbines. Perhaps the Minister will comment on that.

  May I suggest to the Minister a further area of clarification that could be put in the guidance? It relates to communities that reach the point of providing for 100% of their electricity need from renewable onshore wind turbines. In my constituency, Fenland has, on 2008 figures, 41,800 homes, yet we now have so many wind turbines that we already provide enough renewable energy for the equivalent of 40,000 homes. To return to the point about balance, if we are already at the point at which we, as an area, are producing enough renewable energy just from onshore wind turbines to power all our homes, it seems disproportionate that our beautiful and distinct open landscape is being over-burdened by too many wind turbines—it is fast becoming the “forest” of the fens. That goes back to the point about balance that a number of hon. Members made so clearly.

  Full debate: Onshore Wind Energy