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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 15 Jan 2026
Food Inflation

"During this debate, much discussion has been about food banks. It is important that we also recognise food larders—I have a number in my constituency —where large shops and supermarkets donate their food at the end of the day or before the sell-by date. They minimise food waste and enable …..."
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Written Question
Electricity: Infrastructure
Wednesday 14th January 2026

Asked by: John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)

Question to the Scotland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help prevent the overdevelopment of electricity infrastructure in rural communities in Scotland.

Answered by Kirsty McNeill - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office)

Energy infrastructure projects go through the proper planning process, which involves consulting communities.

Every wind turbine, solar panel and pylon built protects us from future energy shocks.

Installing new electricity infrastructure can mean having to make difficult decisions. But we should not lose sight of the fact that it’s the poorest in our society who are paying the price for expensive energy.

We are also looking at options for how communities can benefit from energy developments.

Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
John Lamont (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 348 Noes - 167
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
John Lamont (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 335
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
John Lamont (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 89 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 173
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
John Lamont (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 92 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 331
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
John Lamont (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 89 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 334
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
John Lamont (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 95 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 187 Noes - 351
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Jan 2026
Finance (No. 2) Bill

"Will the Minister give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Jan 2026
Finance (No. 2) Bill

"I am grateful to the hon. Member for making that point, but by any measure the Scottish economy is not doing well. Scotland is, by any definition, the most highly taxed part of the United Kingdom. While paying all this extra tax, none of my constituents—I am sure his constituents …..."
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