Peter Aldous highlights the success of sector deals in sectors such as aerospace, AI and offshore wind in the period leading up to 2021 and asks the Government of there are plans to review, revitalise and extend those effective public-private sector partnerships.
Following the disappointing outcome of last week’s contracts for difference auction in respect of offshore wind, Peter Aldous highlights the need for clear strategies to ensure we remain a global leader in the field including support for supply chain areas such as service operation vessels. He seeks confirmation that the national shipbuilding strategy will be reviewed to fully take into account this great opportunity.
Following the Urgent Question on the implications for the offshore wind of contracts for difference allocation round 5, Peter Aldous calls for the criteria applying to round 6 to take account of current economic realities and to focus on enhancing local supply chains.
Peter Aldous raises concerns at the backlog of criminal court cases in Suffolk and calls on the Government to work with the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore to produce a comprehensive and bespoke plan that first clears the backlog, and then sets out a long-term strategy for the efficient functioning of the courts in the county.
Peter Aldous highlights the great work done by the Beccles lido in promoting outdoor swimming in the Waveney area, but highlights the difficulties facing lidos with high energy costs and long-term fixed-price contracts and calls on the Government to work with lidos to put in place a long-term plan for their future.
Peter Aldous leads a debate calling on the Government to set out a strategic approach to net zero transition with the necessary infrastructure and resources so that the East of England region can realise the full potential of its clean energy sector and seize this opportunity to become a global leader in the transition to a zero-carbon economy.
Peter Aldous highlights the challenges facing the FE sector; such as the rising number of 16 and 17-year-olds, rising costs, and the workforce crisis and calls on the Government to ensure that the 2023-24 funding rate keeps up with inflation, allow colleges to reclaim VAT and ensure that 50% of the apprenticeship levy is spent on apprentices at levels 2 and 3, below the age of 25.