Speeches by Gilbert.

“Nova Innovation in my constituency is pioneering floating solar, which is generating clean energy. Will my right hon. Friend outline what steps the Government are taking to support the development of floating solar?”

“Today’s Met Office report says that we need to put in place a highly localised network of rain gauges, as extreme rainfall can be very dangerous. In July 2021, Stockbridge in my constituency faced flooding after a torrential downpour one afternoon, following several days of soaring temperatures. A network of rain gauge…”

“I warmly welcome my right hon. Friend’s decision today. Zonal pricing sounded like a good idea, but the reality is that the uncertainty about future arrangements was risking investment and would not lead to jobs in green manufacturing in my constituency of Edinburgh North and Leith, or indeed across Scotland. To meet t…”

“Yes, I agree. There has been support from the Scottish Government and we have been working in co-operation. How the Bill will be implemented by the Scottish Government is a core part of the amendment. Without the amendment, the Bill could still deliver on its purpose. However, the Scottish Government would have to repe…”

“I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. With your leave, Madam Deputy Speaker, I want to thank hon. Members across the House for their contributions during the various stages of the Bill’s passage. I also thank the civil servants in the registration and franchise policy team and the Public Bill Office …”

“With the leave of the House, I thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I thank Members from across the House for their contributions and support today. In particular, I thank the hon. Member for Hamble Valley (Paul Holmes) for his very kind remarks; it shows how we can work across the House with kindness and mutual suppor…”

“Will my hon. Friend join me in thanking the volunteers across Cats Protection and at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home for the work that they do every day to keep rescued animals safe? Does he agree that those charities need our help and support, and that the Bill will help to amplify the work that they do? I will also put it…”

“I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 2, page 4, line 37, at end insert— “(3A) In section 114 (subordinate legislation: particular provisions), in subsection (1), after ‘sections’ insert ‘12B,’”. This enables regulations made under new section 12B of the Scotland Act 1998 (as inserted by clause 2) to be exercised by mod…”

“I would imagine it means they will get an extra day off school for the elections, which most kids enjoy. The Bill enhances democracy. Last year, when the general election was called, it was quite tricky for Scottish voters because there was a tight time window; the Bill will allow people to apply more easily for access…”

“I am sure many hon. Members have received a number of emails in relation to e-bikes. E-bikes are a great way to help people switch to active travel, and they keep many of my constituents fit and healthy and able to get from A to B. However, several constituents have raised concerns about the increased number of home-mo…”

“I congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. Is he aware that the adverts that the Scottish Government and NHS fertility centres put out do not convey the associated risks, and that some have used disingenuous language? Does he share my concern about those advertising campaigns, and does he believe that they…”

“Just to touch on a point, and again this is for all of you, how do you avoid creating dependency or crowding out the private initiatives, and what helps successful pilot projects grow into those solutions that make a big impact in the market?”

“Thanks. Again, in your time with Power Africa, how important was the community engagement within that programme?”

“Thanks. This is to everyone, and I will come to Melita first. UK support for energy initiatives has a strong focus on research and innovation. Is that the best use of development aid in terms of how we use that money?”

“Yes.”

“Thank you. David, do you feel the same?”

“Thank you, and the same question to you, Kate?”

“Focusing on research and innovation; do you think it is an effective and equitable use of development aid?”

“A final question from me to follow up on that: how could UK aid better support community energy initiatives internationally without imposing UK centric models that may not fit local realities? I come to Melita first.”

“Thank you. Kate, did you have anything to add?”