Emma Hardy

Voted AYE on: King's Speech Motion for an Address

Emma Hardy voted AYE on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address' (307-171, passed)

Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)

Emma Hardy voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)' (104-316, defeated)

Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)

Emma Hardy voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)' (78-408, defeated)

Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)

Emma Hardy voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)' (104-317, defeated)

Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)

Emma Hardy voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)' (104-316, defeated)

Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)

Emma Hardy voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)' (78-408, defeated)

Voted AYE on: King's Speech Motion for an Address

Emma Hardy voted AYE on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address' (307-171, passed)

Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)

Emma Hardy voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)' (104-317, defeated)

Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)

Emma Hardy voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)' (108-323, defeated)

Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)

Emma Hardy voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)' (108-323, defeated)

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The fishing industry did not engage on the wider testing on the guidance, but will be engaged on measures and met frequently on the policy and the statutory instrument. [Official Report, Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee, 27 April 2026; c. 10.] Written correction submitted by the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice (Emma Hardy):

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The fishing industry was not engaged on the wider testing on the guidance, but will be engaged on measures and was met on the policy and the statutory instrument.

Spoke in debate: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Parliamentary appearance by Emma Hardy

Voted NO on: Privilege

Emma Hardy voted NO on 'Privilege' (223-335, defeated)

Voted NO on: Privilege

Emma Hardy voted NO on 'Privilege' (223-335, defeated)

Draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026

I am grateful to hon. Members across the Committee for the considered points they have raised. Without these reforms, vital offshore wind projects will continue to encounter obstacles in securing appropriate environmental compensation measures, delaying progress towards clean renewable energy. This SI puts forward a balanced and pragmatic new approach to the environmental compensatory requirements for offshore wind, one that supports faster deployment of renewable energy and, crucially, unlocks

Spoke in debate: Draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026

Parliamentary appearance by Emma Hardy

Draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026

I will come to the hon. Gentleman’s point on fishermen now—let me rearrange my papers. Regarding the impact of the statutory instrument on fishers, we are actively considering how best to engage marine users, including fishers, in the development of wider compensatory measures, particularly where those measures may affect their activity. Any future compensatory measures enabled by these reforms that could impact the commercial fishing industry will be fully assessed and DEFRA will work closely w

Draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026

I cannot give the hon. Gentleman a list of all the people that we have engaged with. I have been reassured by the Department that the engagement has been substantive and extensive across all the different organisations. Of course, if what I have just said is found to be not correct, I will make sure that I correct it for him, but that is certainly my understanding. How it will work with the marine recovery fund was also mentioned. That fund is exciting, and the statutory instrument works with it

Draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026

I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairwomanship, Mrs Harris. The draft regulations, which were laid before the House on 26 February, are a critical part of delivering the Government’s clean power mission. The mission is central to strengthening the UK’s energy security, reducing household energy bills, supporting long-term economic growth and tack