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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Energy Bills: Scotland

Tuesday 24 March 2026 · 3 questions

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Key points

  • Government action includes a 7% price cap reduction from April and a 117 savings per bill fixed until June.
  • The Government has lifted 1 million households out of fuel poverty and is investing 15 billion through the warm homes plan to improve home efficiency.
  • The Government supports nuclear in Scotland, noting that the SNP's stance on nuclear power results in 1,300 Scottish workers having to move south weekly.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Gethins SNP Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Scotland Energy
Context

High energy bills in Scotland despite being an energy-rich country, with previous government promises unfulfilled.

Question

What steps are the Department taking to support communities in Scotland with high energy costs? Bills remain among Europe's highest despite UK Government benefits from Scottish energy revenues. Labour promised lower bills but two years later, resilience and affordability issues persist.

Answer from Martin McCluskey

Government action includes a 7% price cap reduction from April, £117 savings per bill fixed until June, support for vulnerable heating oil customers, and expansion of the warm home discount with annual funding of £92 million for Scottish consumers.

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Q2 Stephen Gethins SNP Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Economy Scotland Energy
Context

High energy costs continue despite previous government promises, questioning if an independent Scotland would fare better.

Question

Would Scotland be better off with its own energy resources given the current high prices? Labour promised lower bills but failed to deliver. Would independence offer a more resilient and affordable energy system?

Answer from Martin McCluskey

Bills will fall by 7% from next week. The Government has delivered Great British Energy within 18 months, lifted 1 million households out of fuel poverty, and is investing £15 billion through the warm homes plan to improve home efficiency.

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Q3 Graeme Downie Lab Dunfermline and Dollar
Scotland Energy
Context

An ideological objection to nuclear power by the SNP is seen as a reason for high energy bills.

Question

Will the Minister ensure publication of an analysis assessing Scotland's full potential for nuclear power? This would highlight missed opportunities due to the SNP's stance on nuclear and its impact on energy costs.

Answer from Martin McCluskey

The Government supports nuclear in Scotland. The SNP's ideological ban means 1,300 Scottish workers have to move south weekly due to lack of local employment opportunities in the nuclear sector.

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