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HANSARDIndependence ReferendumI welcome the Secretary of State’s reassurance on the constitution. The people of Scotland do not want another divisive, distracting and damaging referendum on ripping our country…15 Jul 2026HANSARDDevolved PowersFamously, we have not heard very much from the right hon. Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham) on his plans for government, although we do know that he seems to be a fan of…15 Jul 2026HANSARDDevolved PowersWe have demonstrated that we are unafraid to step in and act when decisions taken by the Scottish Government are to the detriment of Scots and Scotland—for example, in the case of…15 Jul 2026HANSARDNational Energy System Operator: Blackout RiskHear, hear.15 Jul 2026HANSARDNuclear Energy Sites: ScotlandThirty-eight years ago yesterday, 167 men lost their lives off the coast of Aberdeen on board the Piper Alpha rig. The friends and families of those men still mourn their loss,…07 Jul 2026HANSARDNuclear Energy Sites: ScotlandSo for once we agree—and, by the way, my colleagues and I also welcome the Government’s acceptance of the Fingleton review. However, it is sad that Labour’s ambition pales in…07 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Contracts for Difference (Definition of Eligible Generator) (Amendment) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Wishart, and not for the first time. It brings me back to those happy, heady days of the Scottish Affairs Committee 2021-22,…07 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026It is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this evening, Ms McVey. As the Minister has eloquently set out, the draft regulations seek to increase the fees…29 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026There is a first time for everything. I do not seek to stand in the way of these regulations, but I will raise the inherent irony illustrated here of a Government who have made…29 Jun 2026HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and GasGiven the bombshell news the hon. Gentleman has just delivered to the Chamber—that we have a new energy strategy from the Scottish Government—when will that be published?24 Jun 2026HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and GasWill the hon. Member give way?24 Jun 2026HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and GasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss. I begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Broxbourne—sorry, I mean my hon. Friend the Member for Bromsgrove…24 Jun 2026HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and GasAbsolutely—I could not agree more. We do need to bring communities with us. While I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bromsgrove for securing the debate, I find it increasingly…24 Jun 2026HANSARDOil and Gas Sector: EmploymentThe list grows longer every week: BP, Hunting, Harbour, Chevron, Well-Safe, Petrofac, Ithaca, Xodus and EnerMech have all announced redundancies in Scotland’s oil and gas…10 Jun 2026HANSARDOil and Gas Sector: EmploymentIt is clear that Labour Members just do not get it—or worse, they just do not care. A week tomorrow, there will be a referendum on our oil and gas industry in Aberdeen, and the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDScottish IndependenceI join the Secretary State in wishing Steve Clarke and the Scotland team all the best in the upcoming world cup. I look forward to them bringing football home to Scotland on 19…10 Jun 2026HANSARDClean Energy Transition: Supporting People in WorkThe truth is there is no just transition. Everybody can see that except for the Government Front Bench. I spoke to a woman in Aberdeen just yesterday, born and raised in that city…02 Jun 2026HANSARDClean Energy Transition: Supporting People in WorkWe have been over this before: BP, Hunting, Harbour, Chevron, Well-Safe, Petrofac, Ithaca Energy and, just this morning, Xodus Group are all laying people off. Xodus specifically…02 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026It is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this morning, Sir Alec. The regulations, as already mentioned, extend the period for the Northern Ireland Department…02 Jun 2026HANSARDProcessed Russian Oil Products: Sanctions(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to make a statement regarding the Government’s decision to issue general trade licences for sanctioned…20 May 2026