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Division Vote (Commons)
17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 53 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 144 Noes - 244
Division Vote (Commons)
17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 143 Noes - 249
Division Vote (Commons)
17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 317
Written Question
Energy: Industry
Tuesday 16th June 2026

Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help reduce industrial energy costs.

Answered by Chris McDonald - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government recognises the pressure high energy costs place on businesses. Our Clean Power by 2030 mission will bring down bills, reducing exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets and the risk of carbon leakage.

In the near term, we are acting through the British Industry Supercharger, increasing network charge discounts from 60% to 90% since April 2026 for energy‑intensive industries. In addition, the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will cut electricity costs by up to £40/MWh for over 10,000 firms in key manufacturing sectors.

Scheduled Event - 11 Jun 2026, 1:30 p.m. - Add to calendar
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Commons - Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
Select Committee Statement on the First Report of the Scottish Affairs Committee, Clean Power by 2030: A fair deal for Scotland?, HC 164
MP: Angus MacDonald
Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 11 Jun 2026
Clean Power by 2030

"It is a privilege to serve under your chairship, Mrs Barker. I am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for affording me the opportunity to make a statement on the publication of the Scottish Affairs Committee’s first report of the Session, on the Government’s clean power 2030 mission. It is …..."
Angus MacDonald - View Speech

View all Angus MacDonald (LD - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) contributions to the debate on: Clean Power by 2030
Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 11 Jun 2026
Clean Power by 2030

"I thank the hon. Lady for chairing the Committee—she was the driving force behind the report. The curtailment costs demonstrate quite how meagre the community benefits are. I do not have the curtailment cost figures to hand, but hundreds of millions of pounds are often being paid to utilities and …..."
Angus MacDonald - View Speech

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 11 Jun 2026
Clean Power by 2030

"It would have been helpful if the Conservative Government had made it mandatory 12 years ago, but they did not. Although I applaud the Scottish Government for doing so, they should have increased the benefit every year, rather than leaving it at £5,000. The £6,000 figure that they have now …..."
Angus MacDonald - View Speech

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 11 Jun 2026
Clean Power by 2030

"That is a bit of a curveball. That is not something I know anything about. If the Minister is better informed, maybe he can answer...."
Angus MacDonald - View Speech

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Written Question
Business
Thursday 11th June 2026

Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to improve the UK's business environment.

Answered by Blair McDougall - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade) (Jointly with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

This government is focused on creating a stronger business environment by making the UK the best place to start and grow a business, with a culture that supports entrepreneurship.

Through the Small Business Plan, we are tackling late payments, improving access to finance for start-ups, and cutting unnecessary red tape. The new Business Growth Service supports SMEs with digital adoption and facilitates international trade and investment.

As part of the Regulation Action Plan, published in March 2025, we have committed to reducing the administrative burden on businesses by 25% by the end of the Parliament.