Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Scotland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Anas Sarwar Excerpts
Wednesday 18th December 2013

(10 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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The Government are keen to support oil clubs like the one in Landward Caithness. I am sure that the issues that concern the hon. Gentleman’s constituents will be ably discussed at our proposed round table in the Scotland Office with DECC and Scottish MPs.

Anas Sarwar Portrait Anas Sarwar (Glasgow Central) (Lab)
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14. Why do the SNP, the Tories and the Liberal Democrats all agree that the price should go on the energy bill and the tax bill and that the energy companies should be let off scot-free?

David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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We believe that something should be done about the mess in the electricity industry that the hon. Gentleman’s party left behind. That is why we are seeking to move people on to lower tariffs, that is why we are rolling back green levies, and that is why we are encouraging competition. What his party offers is a gimmick and a con.