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HANSARDOil and GasThere is some confusion about current SNP policy on oil and gas. Is it, or is it not, still SNP policy to be against new oil and gas in the North sea?24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasLet me start by agreeing with fellow Aberdonian the right hon. Member for Oxford East (Anneliese Dodds) in paying tribute to all the energy workers, who, over decades, have worked…24 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Warm Home Discount (England and Wales) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. The regulations set out provisions for the continuation of the warm home discount scheme—fine. Last winter, 10 million…18 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Warm Home Discount (England and Wales) Regulations 2026Absolutely right.18 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards and Contract Budget Notice Amendments) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. The primary purpose of the statutory instrument appears to be twofold: to extend the scheme to onshore wind and to put…17 Mar 2026HANSARDHeating Oil SupportI thank the Minister for giving me advance sight of the statement, although I really have to take issue with the Prime Minister’s earlier comments, taking credit for Ofgem’s…16 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. It has been too long since I have had the pleasure of responding to the Minister in a Committee Room. As the Minister…03 Mar 2026HANSARDEnergy Profits Levy: Gas SectorThe Secretary of State talks about global markets. Supporting the Scottish oil and gas industry supports 90 times more jobs than imports. Supporting the oil and gas industry…25 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy Profits Levy: Gas SectorMr Speaker, “I would have preferred that Europe could make do with green energy, but the reality is different, and I fundamentally believe that it is better for Europe to get gas…25 Feb 2026HANSARDHospitality SectorGiven that the Secretary of State still expects us to believe that the Prime Minister has faith in Anas Sarwar’s judgment, it is quite clear that the Labour party can still have a…25 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026The Minister is being very generous with her time. As she referenced, I have been through numerous Committees with Conservative and Labour Ministers. It has never been the case…10 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I must start by saying that it is rather odd to rise in a Delegated Legislation Committee pertaining to an order that…10 Feb 2026HANSARDSmall Modular Nuclear Reactors: JobsThe difference is that this Secretary of State’s ambition for nuclear pales in comparison with our ambition when we were in government. When I served as the Minister for nuclear,…10 Feb 2026HANSARDSmall Modular Nuclear Reactors: JobsIt is unusual—indeed, unheard of, in recent months anyway—for the Secretary of State and I to agree on anything on energy policy, but it is probably not the first time this week…10 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026I also put on the record my thanks to the Committee and the role that it played in providing scrutiny to the draft statutory instrument before us today. The Minister has not…10 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026We hold issue with the hypothetical nature of the draft order. Were the Bill to pass, it should then be for the UK Government to determine how we facilitate the devolution of such…10 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026Will the hon. Lady give way?10 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026indicated dissent.03 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026No votes.03 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026As somebody who served in the Royal Navy for four years after I left school, I have full awareness of maritime operations and of the importance of our United Kingdom. I was…03 Feb 2026