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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Renewable Energy

Wednesday 22 February 2023 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • UK Government is fully committed to supporting Scotland's renewable energy potential.
  • Scotland has benefited from the contracts for difference scheme for low-carbon electricity generation.
  • The UK Government agrees with the potential for green investment in Scotland's renewable sector.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Kerry McCarthy Lab Bristol East
Climate Scotland
Context

The MP is questioning the government's commitment to supporting renewable energy projects in Scotland, a region with significant potential in this sector.

Question

What recent discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on support for renewable energy in Scotland?

Answer from John Lamont

The UK Government are fully committed to supporting Scotland to realise its significant renewable energy potential. Scotland has benefited greatly from the contracts for difference scheme, the Government's main mechanism for supporting new low-carbon electricity generation projects in Great Britain. Indeed, Scotland has received 27% of all contracted projects to date.

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Q2 Kerry McCarthy Lab Bristol East
Economy Climate Scotland
Context

The MP is concerned that Scotland and other regions of the UK are at risk due to capital exodus caused by the US Inflation Reduction Act 2022, which offers significant incentives for green investments.

Question

She thanks the Minister for his response. She notes that Scotland has huge potential for green investment but all this is being put at risk by an exodus of capital due to the US policy. What is the UK Government's response to secure investment in Scotland and the rest of the UK?

Answer from John Lamont

I agree with the hon. Lady's comments about Scotland's potential in the renewable sector. I will allow my colleagues in the Treasury to respond to the point that she made about the US policy. In relation to other opportunities for Scotland, I am very keen to work in my role in the Scotland Office to develop that.

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Not addressed: The specific response from the Treasury regarding the US policy and securing green investments was not provided

How: Allowing Colleagues To Respond

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