Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Angus MacDonald and Chris McDonald

Tuesday 7th July 2026 Commons Chamber

[Chris McDonald]

My hon. Friend knows how eagerly I am anticipating the return of tin production in Cornwall—I want it just as much as him and his colleagues. I would be happy to meet him to see how South Crofty and the rest of the Cornish industry can benefit from the Government’s schemes.

[Mr Angus MacDonald (Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) (LD)]

Will the Minister acknowledge that the highlands and islands produce a disproportionately large amount of our renewable energy? Will he also acknowledge that last week’s Ofgem go-ahead for three pumped storage schemes will produce almost no jobs, no legacy housing and no community benefits, along with minimal, if any, advantage to the highlands of Scotland?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Angus MacDonald and Chris McDonald

Tuesday 24th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Chris McDonald]

I appreciate the right hon. Member’s concerns, having spoken to the hydrogen industry myself, and the representation he has made to me and to the Energy Minister on this issue. I can assure him that the hydrogen strategy will be out soon.

[Mr Angus MacDonald (Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) (LD)]

12. What steps he is taking to support rural homes that use heating oil.