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1192617
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-04
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Buildings: 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 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what funding he has allocated to supporting people to gain expertise and technical qualifications in retrofitting carbon inefficient buildings. more like this
tabling member constituency Manchester, Gorton more like this
tabling member printed
Afzal Khan more like this
uin 43161 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
answer text <p>BEIS has not, thus far, provided direct funding for training or qualifications in building retrofit. The Department has, however, funded the development of improved design and installation standards and has created a market for individuals and businesses who install to those standards through the Energy Company Obligation.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Spelthorne remove filter
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-11T13:09:09.147Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-11T13:09:09.147Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
4671
label Biography information for Afzal Khan more like this
1192618
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-04
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Buildings: 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 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that carbon inefficient buildings are retrofitted. more like this
tabling member constituency Manchester, Gorton more like this
tabling member printed
Afzal Khan more like this
uin 43162 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
answer text <p>Government has a number of policies and proposals to improve the energy performance of buildings, for example:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Our current Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme and its successor will drive £6bn of additional investment to support energy improvements in low-income, vulnerable and fuel poor households between 2018 and 2028.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The Private Rented Sector Minimum standard regulations introduced on 1 April 2018 will improve the energy performance of rented properties. The regulations require landlords of domestic and non-domestic rental properties to bring their properties to EPC Band E or above. We recently consulted on raising the minimum energy standards for non-domestic privately rented properties to meet a preferred target of EPC B by 2030, and plan to publish the Government Response later this year. We will consult on tightening the minimum energy standards for domestic privately rented properties in due course.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>We have committed to further consultations on introducing mandatory in-use energy performance ratings for non-domestic buildings; and on requirements for mortgage lenders to help households improve the energy efficiency of the homes they lend to.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Public sector organisations can access the funding for decarbonisation projects, including certain retrofits through the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme. The capital pot for England stands at £312m as of the end of 2019/20 and is planned to increase to a total of £385 million by 2020/21.</li></ul>
answering member constituency Spelthorne remove filter
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-11T13:06:53.083Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-11T13:06:53.083Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
4671
label Biography information for Afzal Khan more like this
1192697
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-04
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Biofuels: Environment Protection 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 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the environmental effect of subsidies to (a) Drax Power Station in Selby and (b) other bio-fuel companies that burn trees. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North West more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Sobel more like this
uin 43156 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-13more like thismore than 2020-05-13
answer text <p>The UK only supports biomass which complies with strict sustainability criteria,. These criteria take into account of social, economic and environmental issues including protecting biodiversity, land use rights, sustainable harvesting and regeneration rates. They ensure that the carbon stock of the forest from which the pellets are derived is not decreased by requiring that biomass fuels are derived from forest waste wood and residues and that the forest owner adheres to relevant legal requirements to protect biodiversity and the environment.</p><p> </p><p>Current regulations[1] also, over time, increase the stringency of the ceilings and thresholds for the greenhouse gas emissions from producing the feedstock.</p><p> </p><p>Sustainable bioenergy is helping us move to a low-carbon energy mix, increase our energy security and keep costs down for consumers. However, as we decarbonise, it is right to continually review our approach to ensure that we are using the lowest carbon sources of electricity. We have pledged that this will be the first generation to leave the environment in a better state than we inherited it.</p><p> </p><p>We are reviewing the air quality impacts of biomass to ensure that our energy policies can jointly tackle climate change and improve air quality. We are currently consulting on proposals to remove coal to biomass conversions from the Contract for Difference scheme. In addition, all support for coal-to-biomass conversions will end in 2027.</p><p>[1] The Renewables Obligation Order 2015 in England and Wales, The Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Amendment Order, the Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 and the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme and Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2015 as amended</p>
answering member constituency Spelthorne remove filter
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-13T08:56:31.477Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-13T08:56:31.477Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
4658
label Biography information for Alex Sobel more like this
1191610
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-29more like thismore than 2020-04-29
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 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 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when he plans to publish the annual statement on emissions required under the Climate Change Act 2008. more like this
tabling member constituency East Lothian more like this
tabling member printed
Kenny MacAskill more like this
uin 41593 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
answer text <p>The Annual Statement of Emissions for 2018 was laid in Parliament on 21st April 2020 and can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/annual-statement-of-emissions-for-2018" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/annual-statement-of-emissions-for-2018</a>.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Spelthorne remove filter
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-11T14:41:27.563Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-11T14:41:27.563Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
4772
label Biography information for Kenny MacAskill more like this
1191629
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-29more like thismore than 2020-04-29
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 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 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether it remains the Government's policy to comply with the (a) London Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 1972 and (b) 1996 London Protocol to that Convention following the decision to leave in-situ the (i) steel jackets and (ii) concrete bases underneath decommissioned (A) Bravo, (B) Charlie and (C) Delta east of Shetland Brent oilfield platforms. more like this
tabling member constituency Hendon more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Matthew Offord more like this
uin 41433 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-12more like thismore than 2020-05-12
answer text <p>Any approval of the derogation permit to leave <em>in-situ</em> the footings of the Brent Alpha steel jacket and the concrete gravity based installations Brent Bravo, Brent Charlie and Brent Delta will be consistent with all our International obligations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Spelthorne remove filter
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-12T09:21:51.047Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-12T09:21:51.047Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
4006
label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord more like this
1190476
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-27more like thismore than 2020-04-27
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Economic Growth: 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 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to his UN speech of 6 March 2020, whether his statement that green growth is absolutely possible is based on evidence (a) that absolute decoupling of gross domestic product growth from greenhouse gas emissions has occurred in relation to (a) consumption-based emissions incorporating the overseas impacts of UK economic activity and (b) the UK’s equitable contribution to the 1.5 degree temperature goal of the Paris climate agreement; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Brighton, Pavilion more like this
tabling member printed
Caroline Lucas more like this
uin 40550 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-05more like thismore than 2020-05-05
answer text <p>Green Growth is absolutely possible. Between 1990 and 2018, the UK reduced emissions by 43% while growing our economy by 75% – decarbonising our economy faster than any other G20 country since 2000. The latest statistics show that UK emissions on a consumption basis (including emissions embedded in imports) also fell by 21 per cent between 2007 and 2017. Last year, the UK became the first major economy to legislate to achieve net zero emissions. This will continue to enable us to meet our climate change obligations, including those made under the Paris Agreement, and – as stated by the Committee on Climate Change – goes beyond the reduction needed globally to hold the expected rise in global average temperature to well below 2°C.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Spelthorne remove filter
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-05T14:54:25.33Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-05T14:54:25.33Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
3930
label Biography information for Caroline Lucas more like this
1190787
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-27more like thismore than 2020-04-27
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Energy: Coronavirus 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 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that people’s energy needs are met during the covid-19 pandemic. more like this
tabling member constituency South Holland and The Deepings more like this
tabling member printed
Sir John Hayes more like this
uin 40490 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-05more like thismore than 2020-05-05
answer text <p>The Government has introduced a range of measures to address the Covid-19 outbreak, recognising the pressures facing many UK households.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, and specifically for energy, on 19 March the Government secrured an industry-wide voluntary agreement with all domestic energy suppliers to a set of principles for assisting consumers, including those with pre-payment meters, through the difficulties caused by Covid-19.</p><p><em> </em></p><p>This agreement requires all energy suppliers to identify and prioritise consumers at risk, support consumers who are impacted financially as a direct or indirect result of Covid-19, support pre-payment meter customers directly or indirectly impacted by Covid-19 to stay on supply, and to provide information to their consumers.</p><p> </p><p>Details can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/873960/Supplier_Agreement_19.3.2020.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/873960/Supplier_Agreement_19.3.2020.pdf</a></p>
answering member constituency Spelthorne remove filter
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-05T14:52:15.86Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-05T14:52:15.86Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
350
label Biography information for Sir John Hayes more like this
1190788
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-27more like thismore than 2020-04-27
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Energy 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 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the resilience and competitiveness of international energy markets. more like this
tabling member constituency South Holland and The Deepings more like this
tabling member printed
Sir John Hayes more like this
uin 40491 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-05more like thismore than 2020-05-05
answer text <p>The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented falls in demand in global energy markets and increased market volatility. Ensuring reliability, stability and security of energy supply during this global emergency is vital. The UK remains a strong supporter of free, transparent, and competitive energy markets and we are working closely with actors right across the sector to ensure that global energy systems remain secure and reliable</p><p> </p><p>I attended an extraordinary meeting of G20 Energy Ministers held on 10 April to discuss the impact of the Covid 19 on global energy markets. At that meeting Ministers agreed that ensuring energy market stability and affordable and secure energy are key in addressing the health, well-being and resilience of all countries throughout the crisis response and recovery phases.</p><p> </p><p>G20 Ministers also committed to work together to develop collaborative policy responses to ensure market stability across all energy sources, the security of our energy systems, and the uninterrupted flow of energy.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to monitor market developments and remain in regular contact with G20 and other international partners.</p>
answering member constituency Spelthorne remove filter
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-05T15:13:26.547Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-05T15:13:26.547Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
350
label Biography information for Sir John Hayes more like this
1190836
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-27more like thismore than 2020-04-27
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Pneumoconiosis: Compensation 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 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to ensure that family members of people who have underlying industrial diseases, but who die from covid-19, are allowed to put in posthumous claims to the Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis Compensation Scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency Rother Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Alexander Stafford more like this
uin 40821 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-05more like thismore than 2020-05-05
answer text <p>Under the terms of the Coal Industry Pneumoconiosis Compensation Scheme (CIPCS), formerly the Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis Compensation Scheme, there is provision for posthumous claims to be made. The criteria for a posthumous claim are:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Employment with British Coal (which extends to employment with contractors or in a licensed mine); and</li><li>10 years or more of employment in the coal mining industry; and</li><li>Having been in receipt of Industrial Injuries Disablement (IIDB) for Pneumoconiosis (Prescribed Disease D1 (PD D1)) or one of the other qualifying diseases, which does not include Covid-19; or</li><li>Pneumoconiosis or one of the other qualifying disease, which does not include Covid-19 appearing on the Death Certificate.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Where a former miner was not in receipt of IIDB during life a request can be made, within a year of their death, to the DWP for a retrospective assessment. In instances in which there was no IIDB assessment during life or a retrospective request either is not possible or successful, a claim can be made if pneumoconiosis appears on the Death Certificate.</p>
answering member constituency Spelthorne remove filter
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-05T16:54:20.6Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-05T16:54:20.6Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
4866
label Biography information for Alexander Stafford more like this
1189951
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Energy: Meters 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 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what (a) financial and (b) practical help he is providing to ensure that (a) people (i) self-isolating and in a (ii) vulnerable or shielded group and (b) other people who use coin-operated energy meters are able to maintain power supply during the lockdown. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol West more like this
tabling member printed
Thangam Debbonaire more like this
uin 39824 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-04more like thismore than 2020-05-04
answer text <p>The Department reached a voluntary agreement with all domestic energy suppliers to a set of principles to support energy customers impacted by COVID-19. These principles include support for prepayment meter customers, who primarily use electronic tokens, keys or cards to top up their meters. Based on individual circumstances, the support available to prepayment meter customers could include:</p><ul><li>extending discretionary/ friendly credit or sending out a pre-loaded top up card;</li><li>enabling customers to nominate a trusted third party to be able to pick up discretionary credit sent to a shop on their behalf;</li><li>switching smart prepayment meters into credit mode, or extending non-disconnection periods, and;</li><li>taking reasonable steps to contact prepayment customers with advice on what to do in the event of self-isolation.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Many energy suppliers have provided additional support for their customers.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Spelthorne remove filter
answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-04T13:50:52.797Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-04T13:50:52.797Z
answering member
4134
label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng more like this
tabling member
4433
label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire more like this