Extract from remaining stages (Commons) of the Finance Bill (day 2) - July 2
Friday, 3 July 2020 08:37
Matt Western (Warwick and Leamington) (Lab):...When the Prime
Minister talks about trying to get the economy back on its feet,
the phrase “build, build, build” is wrong for me. We must make,
make, make and invest, invest, invest in our infrastructure,
including in EV charging points and getting more
alternative energy sources into our grids in order to build a
cleaner and better future. As it happens, I travel by electric bike
and would encourage everyone to take shorter...Request free trial
(Warwick and Leamington)
(Lab):...When the Prime Minister talks about trying to get the
economy back on its feet, the phrase “build, build, build” is wrong
for me. We must make, make, make and invest, invest, invest in our
infrastructure, including in EV
charging points and getting
more alternative energy sources into our grids in order to build a
cleaner and better future. As it happens, I travel by electric bike
and would encourage everyone to take shorter journeys using this
mode of transport, but we must make it cheaper for consumers to do
so. Such grants and benefits can really help to stimulate new
sectors. I urge the Government to consider doing this next
week...
(Newport West) (Lab):...I will be
going to see the Orb steelworks close its doors for the last time
tomorrow. It is the only site in the UK producing electrical steel.
Tomorrow will be a sad day for all of us in Newport and a waste of
a highly-skilled workforce who could produce the steel required for
the electric cars we need for our greener future. The impact of
those job losses on poverty levels, inequality and child poverty
will be beyond significant, so this Government need to get a grip
now...
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