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528581
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-06-24more like thismore than 2016-06-24
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Hinkley Point C Power Station more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what recent estimate her Department has made of the whole-life (a) cost and (b) carbon footprint of the proposed Hinkley C nuclear power station. more like this
tabling member constituency Aberdeen South more like this
tabling member printed
Callum McCaig more like this
uin 41224 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-04more like thismore than 2016-07-04
answer text <p>Payments under the Contract for Difference for Hinkley Point C, like all other CfDs, would be funded through the Supplier Obligation and therefore by electricity consumers. Our current estimates of these costs are in the range of £4bn to £19bn depending on the level of future wholesale prices and operating costs.</p><p> </p><p>EDF commissioned a report in 2011 which concluded that, from a full lifecycle perspective, the greenhouse gas emissions associated with 1 kWh of electricity generated from Hinkley Point C would be 4.75 g CO<sub>2</sub>e/kWh.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Northamptonshire remove filter
answering member printed Andrea Leadsom more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-04T15:52:15.547Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-04T15:52:15.547Z
answering member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
tabling member
4364
label Biography information for Callum McCaig remove filter
528582
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-06-24more like thismore than 2016-06-24
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Electricity: Prices more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what forecast her Department has made of wholesale electricity prices in each of the next 35 years. more like this
tabling member constituency Aberdeen South more like this
tabling member printed
Callum McCaig more like this
uin 41225 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-04more like thismore than 2016-07-04
answer text <p>Projections of wholesale electricity prices up to 2035 are available in Annex M of the 2015 Energy and Emissions Projections, published online by DECC at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/477625/Annex-m-price-growth-assumptions.xls" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/477625/Annex-m-price-growth-assumptions.xls</a> and reproduced below.</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Projected wholesale electricity price (p/kwh, 2015 prices)</em></strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Reference scenario</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Low fossil fuel price scenario</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>High fossil fuel price scenario</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2016</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4.8</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4.0</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.7</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2017</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.2</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4.2</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.3</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2018</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4.8</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>3.6</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.0</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2019</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4.6</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>3.3</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.0</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2020</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4.9</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>3.4</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.2</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2021</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.4</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>3.8</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>7.1</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2022</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.8</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4.1</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>7.2</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2023</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.0</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4.2</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>7.5</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2024</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.5</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4.7</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>8.0</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2025</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.7</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4.8</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>8.3</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2026</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.9</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4.9</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>8.3</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2027</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.9</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.1</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>8.3</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2028</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.6</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.0</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>7.9</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2029</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.6</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.1</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>7.8</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2030</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.6</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.4</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>7.9</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2031</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.6</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.4</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>8.2</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2032</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.6</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.7</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>8.3</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2033</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.3</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.4</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>7.4</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2034</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.7</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.5</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>7.8</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2035</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.1</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>5.0</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6.8</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
answering member constituency South Northamptonshire remove filter
answering member printed Andrea Leadsom more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-04T15:51:46.57Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-04T15:51:46.57Z
answering member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
tabling member
4364
label Biography information for Callum McCaig remove filter
528583
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-06-24more like thismore than 2016-06-24
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Radioactive Waste more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what progress her Department has made on identifying a site for the geological disposal facility for nuclear waste. more like this
tabling member constituency Aberdeen South more like this
tabling member printed
Callum McCaig more like this
uin 41226 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-04more like thismore than 2016-07-04
answer text <p>In the 2014 Implementing Geological Disposal White Paper [1] Government set out three initial actions which will provide greater clarity on issues such as geology, development impacts and community representation.</p><p> </p><p>Government and Radioactive Waste Management (the developer of a Geological Disposal Facility) are making good progress delivering these initial actions in the short term, with a clear long term goal of delivering safe and secure final disposal of all our radioactive waste.</p><p> </p><p>Formal engagement between the developer and potential host communities will start in due course once the Government and Radioactive Waste Management have delivered these initial actions.</p><p> </p><p><em><strong>[1]</strong></em><em> Further information about the initial actions is in the 2014 Geological Disposal White paper: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/332890/GDF_White_Paper_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/332890/GDF_White_Paper_FINAL.pdf</a></em></p>
answering member constituency South Northamptonshire remove filter
answering member printed Andrea Leadsom more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-04T16:04:39.723Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-04T16:04:39.723Z
answering member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
tabling member
4364
label Biography information for Callum McCaig remove filter
528584
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-06-24more like thismore than 2016-06-24
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Civil Nuclear Constabulary and Nuclear Decommissioning Authority more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the sustainability of private sector funding for the (a) Civil Nuclear Constabulary and (b) Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. more like this
tabling member constituency Aberdeen South more like this
tabling member printed
Callum McCaig more like this
uin 41227 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-04more like thismore than 2016-07-04
answer text <p>The effectiveness and efficiency of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is the responsibility of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) – a Non-Departmental Public Body of DECC. Representatives from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and EDF are appointed to the CNPA board, as well as representatives of two of the largest NDA sites where the CNC are deployed – Sellafield and Dounreay – ensuring those using the CNC to be directly involved in ensuring the efficiency, capacity and capability of the organisation.</p><p> </p><p>The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is wholly publicly funded at around £3 billion per year. Income generated from commercial activities is surrendered to HM Treasury. The recent spending round covers both the anticipated reducing profile of income (as commercial activities cease) and circumstances where such reductions occur earlier than planned.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Northamptonshire remove filter
answering member printed Andrea Leadsom more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-04T15:51:31.78Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-04T15:51:31.78Z
answering member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
tabling member
4364
label Biography information for Callum McCaig remove filter
528585
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-06-24more like thismore than 2016-06-24
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Department of Energy and Climate Change: Freedom of Information more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, whether commercially sensitive information provided to the Oil and Gas Authority and MER UK parties is subject to requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. more like this
tabling member constituency Aberdeen South more like this
tabling member printed
Callum McCaig more like this
uin 41228 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-04more like thismore than 2016-07-04
answer text <p>All information held by public authorities, including the Oil and Gas Authority, is subject to requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIRs). Commercially sensitive information that is confidential in nature, or which could prejudice a commercial interest if released, can be withheld under certain circumstances under the provisions of the Act or the EIRs.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South Northamptonshire remove filter
answering member printed Andrea Leadsom more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-04T15:51:13.58Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-04T15:51:13.58Z
answering member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
tabling member
4364
label Biography information for Callum McCaig remove filter
522079
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-26more like thismore than 2016-05-26
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Department for Energy and Climate Change: Secondment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, how many people from which non-governmental organisations and energy companies are on secondment to her Department. more like this
tabling member constituency Aberdeen South more like this
tabling member printed
Callum McCaig more like this
uin 38609 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-06more like thismore than 2016-06-06
answer text <p>As of 28<sup>th</sup> April, DECC had 22 Staff brought in on secondment from non-governmental organisations and energy companies.</p><p> </p><p>The organisations they are from are below</p><p>BRE Housing and energy (1)</p><p>Brighton and Hove City Council (1)</p><p>Cavendish Nuclear Ltd (1)</p><p>Deloitte LLP (1)</p><p>Energus (3)</p><p>Leeds Beckett University (1)</p><p>MCA (Maritime and Coastguard) (1)</p><p>National Energy Action (1)</p><p>National Grid (1)</p><p>Northern Gas Networks (1)</p><p>Nuclear Graduate Scheme(3)</p><p>Radioactive Waste Management (1)</p><p>Salix Finance (1)</p><p>The Crown Estate (2)</p><p>UKPIA (UK Petroleum Industry Association) (1)</p><p>Ultra Electronics (1)</p><p>VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) (1).</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Northamptonshire remove filter
answering member printed Andrea Leadsom more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-06T13:45:14.67Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-06T13:45:14.67Z
answering member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
tabling member
4364
label Biography information for Callum McCaig remove filter
445928
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-19more like thismore than 2016-01-19
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Hinkley Point C Power Station more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what level of domestic content her Department expects to be used in the construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant. more like this
tabling member constituency Aberdeen South more like this
tabling member printed
Callum McCaig more like this
uin 23001 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-25more like thismore than 2016-01-25
answer text <p>Work to enable the British supply chain to compete for contracts means that we expect more than 60% of the project’s construction value to go to UK companies.</p><br /><p>The construction and operation of Hinkley Point C will create 25,000 employment opportunities with a peak workforce of 5,600 people and thousands more in the supply chain. At least 5,000 people from Somerset are expected to work directly on the project. The project aims to create 1,000 apprenticeships alongside £14 million of EDF Energy investment in education and training. When operating, 900 jobs and £40 million a year is expected to be delivered to the local economy for 60 years, through wages and supply contracts.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Northamptonshire remove filter
answering member printed Andrea Leadsom more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-01-25T16:41:15.997Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-25T16:41:15.997Z
answering member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
tabling member
4364
label Biography information for Callum McCaig remove filter
443240
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-07more like thismore than 2016-01-07
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Offshore Fixed Structures: North Sea more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what discussions her Department has had with the operators of the Brae Alpha platform following the gas leak on 26 December 2015 that resulted in the shutdown of that platform. more like this
tabling member constituency Aberdeen South more like this
tabling member printed
Callum McCaig more like this
uin 21561 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-13more like thismore than 2016-01-13
answer text <p>The incident on 26 December 2015 was a safety-related incident at an offshore oil and gas installation, the regulation of which falls within the Health and Safety Executive’s statutory remit under the Offshore Safety Directive.</p><br /> <br /> more like this
answering member constituency South Northamptonshire remove filter
answering member printed Andrea Leadsom more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-01-13T15:46:47.48Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-13T15:46:47.48Z
answering member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
tabling member
4364
label Biography information for Callum McCaig remove filter
443241
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-07more like thismore than 2016-01-07
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Fossil Fuels more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what discussions she has had with the oil and gas industry on the relationship between maintaining safety standards and reducing the cost of production. more like this
tabling member constituency Aberdeen South more like this
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Callum McCaig more like this
uin 21560 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-12more like thismore than 2016-01-12
answer text <p>The regulation of the safety of offshore oil and gas installations in external waters is a matter for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), working as part of the Offshore Safety Directive Regulator partnership. DECC and the Oil and Gas Authority are in regular contact with the industry and HSE regarding a range of offshore infrastructure issues, including the relationship between maintaining safety standards and reducing the cost of production. Together, we aim to ensure that industry resources are directed to maximising safe, sustainable production.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Northamptonshire remove filter
answering member printed Andrea Leadsom more like this
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less than 2016-01-12T12:03:02.007Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-12T12:03:02.007Z
answering member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
tabling member
4364
label Biography information for Callum McCaig remove filter
442304
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-04more like thismore than 2016-01-04
answering body
Department for Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept id 63 more like this
answering dept short name Energy and Climate Change more like this
answering dept sort name Energy and Climate Change more like this
hansard heading Carbon Emissions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what assessment her Department has made of whether the policies outlined in her speech at the Institution of Civil Engineers on 18 November 2015 will ensure the UK meets the fourth Carbon Budget. more like this
tabling member constituency Aberdeen South more like this
tabling member printed
Callum McCaig more like this
uin 20813 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-07more like thismore than 2016-01-07
answer text <p>My Rt. hon Friend,the Secretary of State announced in November, this Government is committed to taking pragmatic action to meet the fourth carbon budget whilst ensuring that energy is secure and bills remain low. Measures announced in her speech - including the intention to replace unabated coal with new gas, nuclear and renewables; increased competition; concerted action on heat; and support for innovation – are all in line with this commitment.</p><p>Our new emissions reduction plan will be published towards the end of 2016 and will set out our proposals in full.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Northamptonshire remove filter
answering member printed Andrea Leadsom more like this
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less than 2016-01-07T16:11:33.16Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-07T16:11:33.16Z
answering member
4117
label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom more like this
tabling member
4364
label Biography information for Callum McCaig remove filter