Speeches by Mather.

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“We have also received consultation responses on both sides of this debate, and my view is that assessments should be both proportionate and realistic as to the projected carbon impact that port development will bring. It is the case that most of those developments will not affect carbon budgets as a whole, but that is …”

“The document acknowledges that port capacity and offshore renewables manufacturing are fundamentally linked. In combination with the overall importance and weight that the document places on meeting the Government’s clean energy mission, I believe that that is a clear sign of intent as to how the Government wish progre…”

“Scare me? It is certainly a challenge. The broader point around grid connectivity and energy generation is extremely important. In my few days in the role, I have been able to hear from quite a broad range of stakeholders with some interesting ideas about how to facilitate shoreside power generation through renewable s…”

“I think the NPS makes reference to emerging technology, whether that be alternative fuels or shoreside electrification. That is a clear statement of intent about our willingness to work with port operators to pursue that work, but there is a balance to be struck. That was ably teased out in last week’s panel discussion…”

“It is an interesting point of view, which we are certainly happy to take on board. If you take the NPS as part of a broader range of Government action, I would say that yesterday the Government announced the largest ever investment in the maritime sector, with £448 million to decarbonise shipping. In that sense, the Go…”

“It has made it very clear that you have to take the issue of increasing operational port capacity and developing offshore wind together. The two things dovetail. On modal shift, the greater recognition of the need for an interconnected freight transport system, with rail playing its full role, is crucial. More broadly …”

“The overall ambition for the UK to become a clean energy superpower can really only occur through the ports sector being able to increase its operational capacity, while also leaning into meeting the decarb commitments through its interaction with emergent markets in relation to offshore wind and alternative fuels. It …”

“Last week, forgive me—it feels like only yesterday. The representative from the BPA said that the forecasts serve as a statement of direction and intent as regards the Government’s view that having greater resilience and flexibility through the boosting of port capacity is incredibly important. But there is a valid poi…”

“I thank the shadow Minister for his constructive tone in engaging with me on the important issue of aviation safety. He asked how the CAA will put the powers to use. It intends to use them to delegate to qualified third parties the training and examination of drone pilots, as well as the assessments of drones’ flightwo…”

“I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2025. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford, and to discuss the draft regulations, which were laid before the House on 16 July—my first statutory instrument in my new role. I look forward to many ex…”

“What an attractive proposition from my hon. Friend—and so early in my tenure in this position. He raises an incredibly important matter, and it would be remiss of me not to give it the full attention it deserves, and therefore I will respond to his specific questions further in writing.”

“The right hon. Gentleman will know that through the ATI programme, the Department for Business and Trade co-invests with industry in research and technology development in the UK to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive position in civil aerospace. In addition, we fund the UK SAF Clearing House to help fuel producers …”

“The Government are supporting the UK’s sustainable aviation fuel industry through the SAF mandate, the advanced fuels fund and new legislation introducing a revenue certainty mechanism. We are working with industry to cut emissions, to boost UK production, to create high-quality green jobs and to attract investment whi…”

“My hon. Friend has championed Prestwick airport and the aviation sector in his constituency, and I agree with him that aviation is vital to the UK’s industrial and regional prosperity. In 2022, air transport and aerospace supported around 240,000 jobs nationwide. The Government remain committed to backing the sector to…”

“Our airports are gateways to the world for the British people and for investment into the UK from across the globe. The Government are committed to supporting the aviation sector as a central part of our growth mission. We are progressing airport planning decisions and modernising airspace; we invited and received prop…”

“The hon. Member speaks with passion about the state of ferry services in his constituency. It is an issue that I am keen to engage with him on further; I know the former maritime Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Wythenshawe and Sale East (Mike Kane), was very engaged in this work, too. I am looking to meet the h…”

“Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. This year, our Department will publish the integrated national transport strategy outlining our long-term vision for transport in England. It will set out how the transport sector, Government and local leaders should work together to improve people’s everyday journeys however they choos…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Hallam (Olivia Blake) for securing this incredibly important debate. She has a formidable record of advocating for the rights of migrants in this place, and does so on behalf of her constituents in Sheffield, who sha…”