Peter Aldous welcomes the comprehensive package to support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic and calls on the Government to support food banks, citizens advice and local churches who will play such a vital role in the coming weeks.
Speaking in the Budget Debate, Peter Aldous calls for investment in infrastructure at the port of Lowestoft, support for regional transport schemes in the East of England and help for regeneration of the high street.
Peter Aldous calls for Government action on the development consent order decision for the Lowestoft third crossing and calls on the Government to speed up legal processes for infrastructure decisions.
Speaking in a debate on cash retentions in the construction industry, Peter Aldous calls on the Government to facilitate a pilot for the retentions deposit model that has already been prepared and to implement his Construction (Retention Deposit Schemes) Bill.
Peter Aldous speaks in a debate on post-16 education and backs the Sixth Form Colleges Association campaign for the 16-to-18 funding rate to be increased to £4,760. He highlights the particular challenges in coastal communities.
Speaking in a debate on the future of the UK oil and gas industry, Peter Aldous highlights opportunities in the sector as the UK moves to a net zero future. There is an ongoing role in providing energy security without importing from overseas; the promotion of gas, hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation and storage; collaboration and skills transfer with offshore renewables and the decommissioning of oil and gas assets in the North Sea.