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Written Question
Energy: Scotland
Monday 16th February 2026

Asked by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether consenting determinations for critical energy transmission infrastructure in Scotland will be made in line with the 52 week process needed to support the delivery of Clean Power 2030.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Consenting in Scotland is devolved to Scottish Government. The guidance at Priority Applications for Transmission Infrastructure guidance: Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 - gov.scot is owned and implemented by Scottish Government.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 Feb 2026
LGBT+ History Month

"I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham East (Nadia Whittome) for her introduction to the debate.

According to data compiled by the House of Commons Library, over 10% of the population of my Glasgow North constituency identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual—one of the highest proportions in the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 Feb 2026
Business of the House

"I recently hosted a drop-in advice surgery with my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson) for people living with dementia and their carers. I was struck by the vital role played by local dementia support groups, such as Dementia Heroes in the west end of Glasgow. Will …..."
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Early Day Motion
Scottish Opera founder Sir Alexander Gibson's 100th birthday (8 Signatures)
12 Feb 2026
Tabled by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House celebrates the cultural contribution to Scotland made by Sir Alexander Gibson on what would have been his 100th birthday; recognises that he was the first Scot to serve as Principal Conductor of the Scottish National Orchestra, a role he held for 25 years; further recognises that he …
Early Day Motion
Glasgow Girls Club receives Arts Champion award (3 Signatures)
12 Feb 2026
Tabled by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Girls Club for being awarded the Glasgow Times Community Champions Arts Champion of the Year award; notes that the Glasgow Girls Club offers artistic programmes to young women and girls; recognises that these programmes have supported young women and girls out of vulnerable situations by …
Division Vote (Commons)
11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance - View Vote Context
Martin Rhodes (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 272 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 143
Division Vote (Commons)
11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance - View Vote Context
Martin Rhodes (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 272 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 90
Division Vote (Commons)
11 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Martin Rhodes (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 290 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 107
Early Day Motion
Lambhill Stables Green Champion award (3 Signatures)
9 Feb 2026
Tabled by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House commends Lambhill Stables in receiving the Glasgow Times Community Champions Green Award; notes that Lambhill Stables is a community hub offering a café, community garden, social groups and a forum to solve local issues; further commends Lambhill Stables for their commitment to the environment through repurposing this …
Early Day Motion
Ella Hayes Little Champion award (3 Signatures)
9 Feb 2026
Tabled by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Ella Hayes for being awarded the Glasgow Times Community Champions Little Champion Award; notes that the Shakespeare Street Youth Club is the oldest youth club in Scotland, and supports young people to engage in play, sport and days out; recognises that she has been an exemplary …