Debates between Mark Harper and Allan Dorans during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mark Harper and Allan Dorans
Thursday 16th May 2024

(5 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Harper Portrait Mr Harper
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It is obviously up to mayors to decide how to spend the money, but I would expect them to spend it fairly across the entire region that they represent. Given that fantastic Members of Parliament such as my hon. Friend will hold them to account, voters in his constituency and across the combined authority area will hopefully make the right decision, when they get the chance.

Allan Dorans Portrait Allan Dorans (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) (SNP)
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New evidence shows that Ofgem’s targeted charging review has led to significant increases in public electric vehicle charger standing charge rates, which are passed on to the consumer. In one site in northern Scotland, costs have increased from £315 to £809 per day. What will the Minister do to regulate the cost of electric vehicle charging nationally?