Philip Dunne welcomes the five-year environmental improvement plan as a holistic and comprehensive plan to improve nature, which introduces new and tougher targets, putting nature recovery at the heart of Government action and policy delivery across the economy. He also calls on the Secretary of State to correct misleading claims of opposition MPs on water quality.
Philip Dunne speaks in Commons debate on Russia’s grand strategy, highlighting the impact of Putin’s weaponisation of energy and calls on the Government to use the imminent refresh of the Integrated Review to recognise the new strategic reality of war in Europe to accelerate the capability and capital equipment needs of the British Army.
Following the Government statement on Britishvolt entering into administration, Philip Dunne calls on the Government to engage with the automotive industry to re-establish a credible proposition and make use of the considerable asset at that site.
Philip Dunne welcomes the publication of the Independent Review of Net Zero and urges the Government to support the recommendations which will provide clarity and continuity to all those working to decarbonize our economy, especially those supporting South Shropshire Climate Action Group.
Philip Dunne makes interventions in a debate on fossil fuels and the increases in the cost of living to highlight the importance of the new Energy Efficiency Task Force and the need to clarify its role and objectives so that it can accelerate the much-needed national mobilisation of energy efficiency.
Following the Government statement on the new, simpler, alcohol tax system Philip Dunne welcomes differential rates to allow pubs and restaurants to charge their customers a lower rate of duty than off-licenses and asks about the 18-month implementation period intended to help the wine trade adapt.
Philip Dunne secures a meeting with the Trade Minister for MPs representing farming areas to ensure agricultural interests are properly considered in negotiations over upcoming Canada and Trans-Pacific trade deals.
Philip Dunne welcomes Government amendments passed yesterday to require tougher nutrient treatment upgrades to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus discharges at water treatment facilities in sensitive catchments; secures assurances that water companies can be recipients of funds from the infrastructure levy if local authorities deem it appropriate; and calls for water companies to become statutory consultees on significant developments.