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Written Question
Wind Power: Scotland
Tuesday 28th July 2026

Asked by: Lord Ravensdale (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to represent Scottish onshore wind within the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.

Answered by Baroness Curran - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments jointly commissioned NESO to produce the first Strategic Spatial Energy Plan for Great Britain. It will identify potential zonal locations; types of generation and storage needed for a secure and affordable energy system.

Scottish onshore wind will be considered alongside other eligible technologies, accounting for technical, economic, environmental and societal factors.

Written Question
Wind Power: Scotland
Tuesday 28th July 2026

Asked by: Lord Ravensdale (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by Aurora Energy Research, The Future of Scottish Wind Development, published on 2 June, particularly its finding that increasing Scottish onshore wind capacity after 2030 as part of the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan could help to reduce energy system costs by £5 billion a year.

Answered by Baroness Curran - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is delivering the first Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP). This will consider the cost optimal types and locations of future energy infrastructure including onshore and offshore wind - whilst also factoring in environmental, societal, and other spatial interests.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jul 2026
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill

"My Lords, I declare my interest as a chief engineer working for AtkinsRéalis and I support the Bill. Given the threats that we are facing, strengthening the cyber security of the UK is vital. I think that the flexible, risk-based approach taken within the Bill is the right one.

Noble …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Ravensdale (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 52 Crossbench Aye votes vs 7 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 165
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Ravensdale (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 7 Crossbench Aye votes vs 7 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 151
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Ravensdale (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 12 Crossbench Aye votes vs 2 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 211 Noes - 150
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Ravensdale (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 16 Crossbench Aye votes vs 2 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 219 Noes - 144
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Ravensdale (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 31 Crossbench Aye votes vs 9 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 169
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Ravensdale (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 17 Crossbench Aye votes vs 22 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 259 Noes - 180
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 13 Apr 2026
Britain’s Battery Future Report

"My Lords, I declare my interest as a chief engineer working for AtkinsRéalis. High electricity prices feature strongly in the report as a barrier to investment. There is no easy fix here, but does the Minister agree that the Government need to take a more fundamental look at the electricity …..."
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