Speeches by Young.

“I should have declared an interest as a member of the nuclear energy APPG. I think that you have already partly answered this question, but would you like to add anything about whether the new reactors being built, particularly the small modular reactors, will use the same materials as legacy sites, or whether there is…”

“Is there scope for a more lucrative arrangement?”

“You talked earlier about your £1 billion income. Does the money from EDF to take oxide wastes cover the cost of storing and disposing of those wastes?”

“You do not see any different approach being needed? Well, it sounds like you will need a different approach, but it will not need such—”

“What about waste from fusion reactors, if and when they come online?”

“The current strategy document, which is due to be replaced next year, outlines the plan for current fuel types. Will you need to create new processes or facilities for newer reactors such as the small modular reactors?”

“My hon. Friend raises the need for improvements. The key issue for commuters in my constituency is that the existing GWR mainline is not fit for purpose. In recent weeks, we have seen significant delays and diversions caused by flooding and signalling failures, which has created even more pressure on other parts of the…”

“I am sure that the 69-year-old who contacted me explaining how she had missed out on being able to care for her dying mother due to needing to work longer would have welcomed a letter giving her enough notice to plan her finances to allow otherwise. What support can the Secretary of State offer WASPI women, who are sti…”

“Does my hon. Friend agree that in addition to the issues with the cost of drugs, the funding model for providing all the other services that pharmacies are expected to provide, including the Pharmacy First approach to avoiding GP appointments, needs addressing?”

“Local further education colleges are actively pursuing the formation of a skills partnership to meet the opportunity and challenge of potential small modular reactor development in Oldbury in my constituency. Does the Minister welcome their proactive approach, and will she join me in meeting them to better understand t…”

“One concern is that many children end up being out of education because they are not getting the support that they need in school. Does she agree that it is an outrage that, in that situation, some parents face prosecution? Does she also agree that we need to provide support for children to receive an education, whethe…”

“Last week, the Government stated that they would move away from SEND safety valve agreements, which have seen many local authorities across the country enter short-term funding deals with the Department for Education. Although that is welcome news, it has left those in existing arrangements —including my local authorit…”

“I wrote to the Secretary of State in November concerned about the impact on local authorities, such as South Gloucestershire, that are at an advanced stage of bringing forward plans to deliver much-needed homes. I welcome the extension of the transitional period, but I remain concerned that areas whose figures have inc…”

“Finally, “Future Energy Scenarios 2024” identifies several key actions needed to realise the potential of vehicle-to-grid technology. Given that 2030 is only five years away, which of those are the highest priority?”

“Q2. The people of Thornbury have been promised a new health facility for more than 20 years, but they have seen every proposal fall by the wayside. That is why it was a great relief to residents when the Minister for Secondary Care) confirmed to me in writing that the funding to rebuild the centre would be made availab…”

“The emergency closure of the A432 motorway overbridge has had a massive impact on the local road network in my constituency. It is a good example of how national infrastructure projects can have damaging impacts on local residents and businesses. Does my hon. Friend agree that we need investment in national infrastruct…”

“Turning to the question of demand flexibility, the Government have a current target of 75% of homes and 69% of small businesses having smart meters by the end of 2025. Do you think that is enough for demand flexibility to grow by four to five times current levels, which you say we need by 2030?”

“If you are looking for that sort of innovation in the consumer retail market, what regulatory changes do you think you will need? You talk about customers needing to be rewarded. What regulatory changes would you need for that to happen so they can be passed to consumers in the form of lower electricity bills?”

“Could you be a bit more specific about what the regulatory changes are? What are you asking Government to change about the regulations to make this happen? You sort of talked around what might be possible and how it is possible to construct something, but not what the changes are.”

“Last week we asked questions of the Minister about the future role of hydrogen. “Future Energy Scenarios 2024” envisaged a range of possible uses of hydrogen by 2050. When do you think we need to make choices and prioritise between those different possible uses?”