"I understand the point. First of all, I have been really clear. This regulation, as it clearly sets out, comes to an end on 31 December 2028. We will come back to the Committee to update the regulations should we wish to continue the scheme. We have run AR7—it was …..." Michael Shanks - View Speech
"It is a no, because the counterfactual, of relying on gas, as his party is so determined to do, would put up everyone’s bills significantly. We are the ones bringing down bills, and on 1 April all our constituents will see that the decisions this Government have made will reduce …..." Michael Shanks - View Speech
"That is how we end up with absolutely no industry left in the country. That is what we are trying to rebuild after 14 years of it falling apart.
I will turn to the specific points. First of all, the shadow Minister, the hon. Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, …..." Michael Shanks - View Speech
"I will address a few things. There were some contradictory comments from different Members of the same party: on the one hand, we should support the supply chains, but on the other, the Government should do nothing to actually build them up. I will come to that point, because—..." Michael Shanks - View Speech
That the Committee has considered the draft Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards and Contract Budget Notice Amendments) Regulations 2026.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine, and it is wonderful to see so many Scots reunited for this debate. The draft …..." Michael Shanks - View Speech
"On Friday, the Government set out their response to the nuclear regulatory review 2025. The review found that while the United Kingdom has a strong safety culture, the current system for nuclear regulation and delivery is fragmented, slow, and overly cautious. The Government accept this assessment and shall modernise the …..." Michael Shanks - View Speech
"The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is today publishing “A New Energy Revolution: The UK’s Plan for Delivering Fusion Energy”.
This strategy builds on the Government’s record £2.5 billion investment in fusion research and development secured at the spending review, supporting the UK’s growing fusion industry and reaffirming …..." Michael Shanks - View Speech
"I always welcome unanimous support from the House for the Government’s energy policy, and it sounds like we will have that this afternoon, which I appreciate.
I always thank the shadow Secretary of State, the right hon. Member for East Surrey, for her lessons, although they often do not involve …..." Michael Shanks - View Speech