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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Domestic Energy Costs

Wednesday 12 October 2022 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial discussions with Scottish counterparts occur regularly to address matters impacting people across the UK.
  • The UK Government's energy price guarantee will save typical households at least 1,000 a year for the next two years.
  • The UK Government has invested 41 million directly in the Acorn project in Scotland.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Matt Western Lab Warwick and Leamington
Energy
Context

The question follows a statement about Scottish domestic energy costs compared to the rest of the UK.

Question

If he will make a comparative assessment with Cabinet colleagues of domestic energy costs in Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Answer from David Duguid

The Government's recently announced energy price guarantee will support households with their energy bills across the whole United Kingdom, including in Scotland. This decisive action will save the typical household at least £1,000 a year for the next two years.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The comparative assessment requested between Scotland and the rest of the UK was not provided.

How: Discussed The Uk-Wide Support Instead

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Q2 Matt Western Lab Warwick and Leamington
Scotland Energy
Context

The question follows up on previous discussions about Scottish renewable energy plans abandoned by the Scottish Government.

Question

May I follow up on the question that my hon. Friend the Member for Hove asked about the Scottish Government's decision to abandon their plans? Will the Minister confirm what discussions he has had with his Scottish counterparts about ensuring Scotland's renewable potential directly benefits people in Scotland and the UK, given the lower cost of renewable energy?

Answer from David Duguid

As I have said, Ministers in the Scotland Office discuss such matters regularly with our colleagues in other Departments. Energy policy is reserved, as I am sure the hon. Member will understand, but we endeavour to work constructively with the Scottish Government on everything that can impact people and communities in Scotland, as well as businesses.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific confirmation of discussions was not given.

How: Discussed General Policy Cooperation Instead

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Q3 Liz Twist Lab Blaydon and Consett
Climate Scotland Energy
Context

The question addresses the UK Government's decision to sideline the Acorn carbon capture project in Scotland.

Question

One of the most critical ways of reducing domestic energy costs is by supporting renewable energy generation and carbon reduction efforts. The UK Government chose to sideline the Acorn project in the north-east of Scotland, while the Scottish Government refused financing. Will the Secretary of State encourage his Cabinet colleagues to fund the Acorn project?

Answer from David Duguid

The hon. Lady may be aware, the Acorn cluster looms large in my own constituency, so I have nothing but the greatest support for that project. This Government have invested £41 million directly in the project and it is also the reserve cluster in the Track-1 sequence.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific encouragement or funding commitment was not provided.

How: Referred To Existing Support Without Addressing The Ask For Further Action

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