Member of Parliament
Michael Shanks
Member since
05 Oct 2023
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Last spoke
29 Apr 2026 · 6d ago
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HANSARDGrid Capacity: West LondonWe are delivering the biggest upgrade to the grid since the 1960s, using strategic plans to identify where new capacity is needed and accelerating infrastructure build. In west…24 Mar 2026HANSARDGrid Capacity: West LondonMy hon. Friend is right that strategic infrastructure planning is crucial, which is why we are engaging in the first ever national strategic spatial energy plan, which will lead…24 Mar 2026HANSARDGrid Capacity: West LondonThe hon. Gentleman has framed that perfectly. The challenge is not just about being able to get clean power into homes and businesses; on the demand side, it is also about how we…24 Mar 2026HANSARDMethane from Landfill SitesMethane harvested from landfill sites enables the generation of around 2.5 TWh a year, which is around 1% of the UK’s electricity. Many of those assets receive a subsidy through…24 Mar 2026HANSARDMethane from Landfill SitesI reiterate that although methane harvested from such sites and used to generate electricity plays a role in electricity generation, it is less than 1% overall, so it is not an…24 Mar 2026
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