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HANSARDFuel DutyI thank my constituency neighbour—almost—for giving way. Although my constituency might not be the biggest, it is definitely the prettiest.18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyJust for clarification, my point was that that is a pay-per-mile scheme and that the pay-per-mile basis would not be extended to petrol and diesel cars. Is the charge per mile on…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyAbsolutely; I think a lot of us can relate to the fact that in some constituencies people have no choice but to use their car. They will use their car and keep using it, because…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyIt is great to be able to speak today in this important debate. I am glad that this is one of the topics that the official Opposition, led by the Leader of the Opposition, have…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyYesterday, the Chancellor said it was great that Norway and Canada were increasing their production of oil and gas, and congratulated them doing so. And who could disagree with…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyMy right hon. Friend is making a great speech, as we always expect from him. Does he remember that, for the 2024 Budget, the Chancellor stood there and said that increasing fuel…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFurther to the question from the Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, the hon. Member for Sefton Central (Bill Esterson), offshore energy infrastructure needs to…16 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressThe shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, my hon. Friend the Member for Brentwood and Ongar (Alex Burghart), and other Conservative Members have asked last week and this…16 Mar 2026HANSARDHeating Oil SupportThe Minister’s statement included what I am sure were some very sincere words. He said: “Whatever the challenges, we will always support working people; we will always fight their…16 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionWhen will the Government release Mandelson’s declaration of interest, and why is it not included in the documents released today?11 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateFor months now, we have heard the Chancellor and other Government Front Benchers saying that we will be using oil and gas for years to come. Of course we will—no matter how much…09 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Although we will rightly want to refrain from discussing too many details of a live espionage case, it seems, from media reporting, that the case goes beyond foreign state…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Energy MarketsI thank the Secretary of State for advanced sight of his statement. Events in the middle east this past week have shown why it is so vital that the Government do all they can to…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Energy Security and Net Zero: ScotlandI thank the hon. Lady for securing this debate. I completely agree that the oil and gas sector is vital, and that we must secure the workforce in our energy industries, but I…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Energy Security and Net Zero: ScotlandOf course, we cannot ignore the events of recent days in the middle east and the impact on oil and gas prices and supply. However, those events make it more obvious why we should…04 Mar 2026HANSARDFamily FarmsMore than 38,000 people are employed on Welsh farms, the food and farming sector is worth £9 billion to the Welsh economy, and 90% of land is given over to farming, yet in 2025…04 Mar 2026HANSARDChina: Foreign Interference ArrestsChina is a risk—we have so much evidence of that—yet the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has signed an energy deal with China for co-operation on batteries,…04 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastThe OBR’s forecast has again downgraded oil and gas revenue. From March to November last year, it was downgraded by over 41%, and from November to March this year, it has been…03 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.24 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsInverurie medical practice in my constituency saw its national insurance bill rise by £75,000 thanks to this Government. That has put huge pressure on the practice, which was…24 Feb 2026