All 2 Debates between Alexander Stafford and John Lamont

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Debate between Alexander Stafford and John Lamont
Wednesday 24th January 2024

(10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Lamont Portrait John Lamont
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Officials from the UK Government are working with their counterparts from the various devolved Administrations, including the Scottish Government, to fully understand the legislative options that are available across the respective jurisdictions. I reassure the hon. Member that it remains a priority for all concerned to ensure that those sub-postmasters receive justice, and the compensation to which they are entitled, as quickly as possible, irrespective of where they live in the United Kingdom.

Alexander Stafford Portrait Alexander Stafford (Rother Valley) (Con)
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2. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for the oil and gas industry in Scotland.

John Lamont Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (John Lamont)
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Oil and gas is, and will remain, a vital sector for the UK. The UK Government are committed to supporting the industry. That is why last week I attended the Grangemouth future industries board with other UK and Scottish Government Ministers on the transformation of the Grangemouth oil refinery. The introduction of the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill demonstrates our ongoing investment in the industry.

Alexander Stafford Portrait Alexander Stafford
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My hon. Friend knows that Scotland has the potential to be one of the world’s most advanced producers of hydrogen, and oil and gas companies are playing an important role in that transition. What is the Department doing to support oil and gas companies, which employ a huge number of people in Scotland and in my seat of Rother Valley, in building their hydrogen production, transmission and use capabilities, to ramp up the production of hydrogen so that we can get more of the low-carbon energy that we so need?

John Lamont Portrait John Lamont
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We anticipate that by 2030 the UK’s growing hydrogen sector could support more than 12,000 jobs and unlock £11 billion worth of private investment. Our hydrogen production delivery road map sets out proposals for annual hydrogen allocation rounds from 2025 to 2030, helping to provide certainty for the industry. In December, we announced the results of hydrogen allocation round 1, with Scotland fielding two successful projects.

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Debate between Alexander Stafford and John Lamont
Tuesday 29th June 2021

(3 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Lamont Portrait John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) (Con)
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What steps his Department is taking to tackle pet theft.

Alexander Stafford Portrait Alexander Stafford (Rother Valley) (Con)
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What steps his Department is taking to tackle pet theft.