Speeches by Tufnell.

“What about in terms of additional red tape, additional burdens and those concerns that you have in respect of those negotiations?”

“Finally from me, in terms of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act and how this relates in terms of the devolved Administrations, I am particularly concerned from a Welsh perspective. How are you working together, and with those Administrations, to manage the implications of that, particularly around the processing of…”

“From a Welsh perspective, you could buy a precision-bred seed, but you could not cultivate it in Wales.”

“In terms of that divergence, presumably this is an active conversation that you are having. It could potentially be quite harmful in respect of farmers and producers if there is significant divergence.”

“Pembrokeshire is a beautiful county with huge potential for growth. Improved rail connectivity and more frequent services would bring significant benefits to our local economy, including by boosting tourism and expanding employment opportunities. How is the Secretary of State working with our Welsh Labour Government to…”

“7. What steps she is taking to ensure that the transport system supports economic growth.”

“I come back to the supply chain. You have set out various vehicles in terms of your plan to invest in the supply chain, including the accelerator fund, and obviously on a constituency level, it is very appreciated that you have invested heavily in Pembrokeshire college. I think you have also invested in Marine Power Sy…”

“Just quickly, in terms of the investment criteria for the supply chain investment programme, will you be putting in additional criteria, particularly around the social and economic benefits that we have talked about today?”

“Sorry, just quickly before Rebecca. How does that interact with your supply chain investment programme, particularly in respect of ports?”

“Thank you.”

“We touched upon the capacity increase programme in north Wales, and I was wondering about compensation schemes that could be in place in respect of protecting the marine habitat off north Wales.”

“We have talked about the importance of this expansion in the pipeline. I was wondering whether you could just set out the obstacles that you see in front of you in terms of trying to realise this enormous capacity, particularly in line with the Government’s objective of 43 GW to 50 GW of offshore wind by 2030.”

“Can I just ask, do you think that there is a sufficient level of ambition in those commitments? Do you think you as an organisation have gone far enough in terms of those obligations on supply chain or those wider community benefits that are locked in around the procurement rules you set out? Do you think you as an org…”

“I just want to quickly touch upon the pipeline point in terms of round 5 and the 3 GW, potentially 4.5 GW in September, and you have mentioned 12 GW. I was just wondering if you recognise the importance of the Crown Estate’s role in terms of that pipeline and allowing that certainty of revenue streams for the whole sup…”

“So, you have limited, if any, communication with the Treasury in terms of how you deliver on your objectives?”

“Can I just build quickly on this point about sustainable development? You touched on the tension between the need for clean energy and building that out, and the environmental aspects. You have also talked about your four key focus areas. I was wondering what guidance the Treasury provides you in respect of those balan…”

“In terms of your preparedness for the eventuality of potential Government action, what is your assessment of the cost to the taxpayer in that situation?”

“Going back to the national security issue and thinking about the concerns that we have about national security in the context of the position of investors and creditors, as we have touched on, the water sector is not listed as a sensitive industry under the National Security and Investment Act. Do you think it should b…”

“It is all related: that is what I am getting at. Where is the threshold for when you are going to intervene? What is your contingency planning, and how are you assessing the people who are actually doing that at the moment? How prepared are they to actually turn this around as a company?”

“Are you confident that the creditors—stewards, should I say—are in the best position for Thames’ turnaround?”