Speeches by Young.

“Much of the focus on the electrification of domestic heating has been on heat pumps. How is that focus distracting the basic message of electrification of domestic heating more generally, and should the Government be talking about other electrical heating methods, for example, infrared heating?”

“If I can come back then, you said that it was not your role, not a core part of your role, to recommend technologies, but you do seem to have some quite clear views.”

“I am going to ask you questions about climate change adaptation. Before I do, I want to ask you about risk, which is obviously part of adaptation. You have a nice background, you have a good understanding of risk yourself, I would imagine. How do you feel about communicating that, which will be important for adaptation…”

“You said in an answer to a previous question that you are studiously apolitical. Do you see your job as purely to present the facts about the technical risk, or do you think that you need to at least have an awareness of political risk?”

“There are no other areas? That is the top priority; you don’t have any others?”

“In rural areas such as my Thornbury and Yate constituency, it can be difficult to travel to post offices in towns because of the lack of buses. If the Government are considering relaxing the distance and access criteria for post office provision, will they take that issue into account in setting new criteria?”

“The report highlights an ambiguity about what is said centrally by the Government and what is expected from industry. Separately from this report, the Select Committee has heard evidence on tidal range power generation from the Severn and, during visits, about innovative approaches. Does the Chair of the Select Committ…”

“On Monday, I spoke to a constituent who works at the Jessie May charity, which provides hospice-at-home care for children and young people in my constituency and beyond. It is currently fundraising to meet running costs of £300,000—costs that cannot in any way be helped by the capital funding for hospices announced by …”

“David, did you have anything to add, either on policy or financial support from government or on the issue of grid connections?”

“Staying with you, Paul, what measures are in place to ensure transparency in our domestic energy pricing and to protect businesses from unfair practices at the moment? Are they adequate?”

“Do you have any suggestions for how to tackle that?”

“We have heard that BBPA members are particularly concerned about the lack of transparency and clarity on non-commodity costs. Starting with David, how can businesses be better informed about this and the factors influencing their energy bills?”

“Welcome. We have talked about the cost of purchasing electricity. I would be interested to know what role innovations in energy efficiency and on-site generation play in increasing resilience and reducing energy costs for business.”

“David, did you have anything to add on the issue of the role that energy efficiency and on-site generation can play?”

“I want to come back to the issue that Beth mentioned—that there was a need for changes in policy and support from the Government, which suggests that you do not think the Government is doing enough to support on-site generation and the adoption of emerging technologies. Can you elaborate, Beth, on what support you woul…”

“Do we need to add on support, either financial or policy support, from the Government?”

“David, did you have anything to add, either on policy or financial support from government or on the issue of grid connections?”

“We have heard that BBPA members are particularly concerned about the lack of transparency and clarity on non-commodity costs. Starting with David, how can businesses be better informed about this and the factors influencing their energy bills?”

“Staying with you, Paul, what measures are in place to ensure transparency in our domestic energy pricing and to protect businesses from unfair practices at the moment? Are they adequate?”

“David, how have energy suppliers communicated changes in pricing or contracts to your business, and do you feel that those practices have been transparent and fair?”