Speeches by Chowns.

“We have heard in the previous session about the limitations of NERC funding, and I know the previous committee heard about NERC’s ability to fund the long-term research programmes that are needed, particularly given the significance of the research that we have heard about here. Do the Government plan to ensure that la…”

“We have heard in the previous session about the limitations of NERC funding, and I know the previous committee heard about NERC’s ability to fund the long-term research programmes that are needed, particularly given the significance of the research that we have heard about here. Do the Government plan to ensure that la…”

“Regarding the RRS Sir David Attenborough, can you comment on how the UK Government plan to optimise the use of this significant investment and significant ship, bearing in mind its different roles in supporting scientific research, logistical support and so on? Would you consider investing in an additional icebreaker? …”

“Can I just press you gently to elaborate a bit more on the Government’s process for evaluating that impact? You were saying we can already see the impact of the ship. We have heard stories of that already. What is the formal process for evaluating that?”

“This is a question to Lord Vallance about Government support for UK science in Antarctica. The Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme is valued, I think, at £670 million. Could you comment on how the Government are evaluating the impact and effectiveness of that investment, in terms of both advancing scientif…”

“Can I just press you gently to elaborate a bit more on the Government’s process for evaluating that impact? You were saying we can already see the impact of the ship. We have heard stories of that already. What is the formal process for evaluating that?”

“Personally, I would be quite interested in a written response on the format and timeframe for that.”

“I thank the hon. Gentleman—my hon. Friend—for securing this debate on such an important day. He is right to draw particular attention to the experiences of defenders of indigenous communities and environmental rights defenders in Colombia and elsewhere. Back in October, in my capacity as a vice-chair of the all-party p…”

“Storm Darragh brought 96 mph winds, flooding and power outages, and it came hot on the heels of Storm Bert, which brought severe rainfall and terrible flooding. Given the strong evidence that links increasing frequency and severity of storms with climate change, may I ask for the Minister’s response to the comments of …”

“The Secretary of State will be aware that all analyses of the supply of green skills, such as the recent global climate talent stocktake, show a massive undersupply of such skills. Demand is growing at double the rate of supply. What are the Government’s plans to address that important shortfall, and will the Secretary…”

“My next question was going to be about how we can encourage greater participation in these schemes, but it is challenging to get Governments to commit to financial commitments beyond the next year, let alone beyond 30 years.”

“Continuing the theme of how Government can intervene in in the sector, how effective do you think the existing Government schemes are, the schemes that Government provide to encourage landowners to deliver nature recovery projects on their land?”

“My next question was going to be about how we can encourage greater participation in these schemes, but it is challenging to get Governments to commit to financial commitments beyond the next year, let alone beyond 30 years.”

“You are saying that SFI is working pretty well but would you agree that there is significant scope for some tweaking so that they are operating more long term, tying landowners into longer-term agreements.?”

“Thank you. Is there anything that you would like to add, Mr Carter?”

“Continuing the theme of how Government can intervene in in the sector, how effective do you think the existing Government schemes are, the schemes that Government provide to encourage landowners to deliver nature recovery projects on their land?”

“My next question was going to be about how we can encourage greater participation in these schemes, but it is challenging to get Governments to commit to financial commitments beyond the next year, let alone beyond 30 years.”

“You are saying that SFI is working pretty well but would you agree that there is significant scope for some tweaking so that they are operating more long term, tying landowners into longer-term agreements.?”

“Thank you. Is there anything that you would like to add, Mr Carter?”

“Continuing the theme of how Government can intervene in in the sector, how effective do you think the existing Government schemes are, the schemes that Government provide to encourage landowners to deliver nature recovery projects on their land?”