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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much tax revenue has been generated by Scotland’s geographical share of renewable energy since 1995.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much tax revenue has been generated by Scotland’s geographical share of renewable energy since 1995.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with regard to the Defence Investment Plan, how many of the 14,000 military homes affected by delays in refurbishment are occupied by service personnel and their families.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with regard to the Defence Investment Plan, how many of the 14,000 military homes affected by delays in refurbishment are occupied by service personnel and their families.
The Ministry of Defence will publish its delivery timeline for the £9.2 billion Defence Housing Strategy over the next 12 months.
Work has already commenced on the 14,000 homes requiring substantial refurbishment, as set out in the Defence Housing Strategy. Over 1,250 military homes were improved last financial year, with more to be upgraded this year.
In addition refurbishment works have been instructed for 92 properties across Lossiemouth and Kinloss, covering kitchen, bathroom and boiler replacements. To date, 15 properties have been completed, with the remaining works progressing and scheduled for completion by August 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his department is taking to support service personnel and their families in Lossiemouth and Kinloss sites in the context of delays to the refurbishment of 14,000 military homes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his department is taking to support service personnel and their families in Lossiemouth and Kinloss sites in the context of delays to the refurbishment of 14,000 military homes.
The Ministry of Defence will publish its delivery timeline for the £9.2 billion Defence Housing Strategy over the next 12 months.
Work has already commenced on the 14,000 homes requiring substantial refurbishment, as set out in the Defence Housing Strategy. Over 1,250 military homes were improved last financial year, with more to be upgraded this year.
In addition refurbishment works have been instructed for 92 properties across Lossiemouth and Kinloss, covering kitchen, bathroom and boiler replacements. To date, 15 properties have been completed, with the remaining works progressing and scheduled for completion by August 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of delays on upgrades for 14,000 defence homes until 2030 on departmental recruitment and retention in Lossiemouth and Kinloss.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of delays on upgrades for 14,000 defence homes until 2030 on departmental recruitment and retention in Lossiemouth and Kinloss.
The Ministry of Defence will publish its delivery timeline for the £9.2 billion Defence Housing Strategy over the next 12 months.
Work has already commenced on the 14,000 homes requiring substantial refurbishment, as set out in the Defence Housing Strategy. Over 1,250 military homes were improved last financial year, with more to be upgraded this year.
In addition refurbishment works have been instructed for 92 properties across Lossiemouth and Kinloss, covering kitchen, bathroom and boiler replacements. To date, 15 properties have been completed, with the remaining works progressing and scheduled for completion by August 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what the basis was for his Department finding a 6% reduction in defence spending on industry in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what the basis was for his Department finding a 6% reduction in defence spending on industry in Scotland.
That this House recognises Glasgow’s successful bid to host the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games which begins next week, running from 23 July 23 to 2 August; notes that Glasgow is an excellent choice as a host city; acknowledges the significance of such an event in welcoming 3,000 athletes from a total of 74 nations and territories to the city; celebrates the Scottish Government's commitment to providing support for Scotland House to operate as a central hub for business engagement, private space for Team Scotland, and a media centre throughout the Games; supports the recent Scottish Parliament motion calling for UK Government ministers to make the Games free-to-air as it has for the previous 18 Commonwealth Games, beyond the nightly coverage currently planned; and further notes that Scots should be able to watch the Commonwealth Games without a financial barrier and laments the impact this decision will have on future generations of Scottish athletes.
That this House recognises Glasgow’s successful bid to host the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games which begins next week, running from 23 July 23 to 2 August; notes that Glasgow is an excellent choice as a host city; acknowledges the significance of such an event in welcoming 3,000 athletes from a...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what assessment he has made of the impacts of a 6% reduction in defence spending on industry in Scotland, and if he will take steps to cancel this reduction.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what assessment he has made of the impacts of a 6% reduction in defence spending on industry in Scotland, and if he will take steps to cancel this reduction.
The Ministry of Defence does not recognise this figure of a 6% reduction in defence spending on industry in Scotland.
We recently published our Defence Investment Plan, which is backed by £298 billion of investment over the next four years. Scotland will continue to benefit from this increased investment through key programmes and infrastructure projects. These include the delivery of the Type 26 and Type 31 frigate programmes, as well as the improvements at RAF Lossiemouth and investment through Project Royal Oak for HMNB Clyde.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of expenditure per capita in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of expenditure per capita in Scotland.
In 2024–25, MOD spending with industry in Scotland was £2.16 billion, equivalent to £390 per person.
The MOD continues to invest significantly in Scotland through the £50 million Defence Growth Deal, the Type 26 and Type 31 frigate programmes, and the multi-billion-pound Clyde 2070 Transformation Programme.
That this House celebrates Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey’s starring role in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey; recognises Culbin Forest and Burghead Harbour’s important role as filming locations used in the North-East of Scotland to bring the story to screen; further recognises the impact of both screen production and screen tourism on Scotland’s economic growth, worth over £700 million and £130 million respectively; and notes the important role of Screen Scotland and the funding it receives from both the Scottish Government and The National Lottery in developing and growing Scotland’s screen sector and developing Scotland’s reputation as a destination for international productions.
That this House celebrates Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey’s starring role in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey; recognises Culbin Forest and Burghead Harbour’s important role as filming locations used in the North-East of Scotland to bring the story to screen; further recognises the impact of both screen production and screen...
Two years ago, Labour promised to cut bills for every household by £300. Not only are households now paying hundreds of pounds more instead of less, but Labour’s nuclear tax on household energy bills will cost Scots a further £300 million over the next decade. The Minister knows that Scottish energy consumers pay among the highest electricity prices in the UK; he knows that there are serious alternatives that are quicker to implement and could actually reduce bills, such as geothermal energy; and he knows that the Government’s own figures for a nuclear waste disposal facility are up to £53 billion. With serious and far more cost-effective alternatives available, will the Minister listen to the Scottish people, stop the obsession with costly nuclear power that Scotland neither needs nor wants, and transfer energy power to—
Two years ago, Labour promised to cut bills for every household by £300. Not only are households now paying hundreds of pounds more instead of less, but Labour’s nuclear tax on household energy bills will cost Scots a further £300 million over the next decade. The Minister knows that Scottish energy consumers pay among the highest electricity prices in the UK; he knows that there are serious alternatives that are quicker to implement and could actually reduce bills, such as geothermal energy; and he knows that the Government’s own figures for a nuclear waste disposal facility are up to £53 billion. With serious and far more cost-effective alternatives available, will the Minister listen to the Scottish people, stop the obsession with costly nuclear power that Scotland neither needs nor wants, and transfer energy power to—
First, the hon. Gentleman knows that in every single opinion poll a majority of Scots show that they support nuclear energy. Secondly, the hon. Gentleman knows that every single day nuclear baseload is powering Scotland, and that the last nuclear power station, Torness, is about to close with no replacement in place. Thirdly, the hon. Gentleman knows that hundreds of people—skilled workers—power those nuclear power stations, and, indeed, thousands of Scots are working in nuclear power stations in England because of his party’s opposition to nuclear. This is not a choice between nuclear and renewables; it is about both energy security and good jobs for everyone in Scotland.
Whether he held discussions with the Scottish Government and local authorities prior to announcing potential nuclear energy sites in Scotland.
Whether he held discussions with the Scottish Government and local authorities prior to announcing potential nuclear energy sites in Scotland.
Ministers commissioned Great British Energy Nuclear’s study of Scotland’s potential for new nuclear last autumn. That study indicates that Scotland has land areas with high potential for future development. We remain open to discussions with the Scottish Government on opportunities for new nuclear in Scotland, and I welcome the conversations I have with the new Scottish Energy Minister on a range of topics.
Presentation and first reading (Bill 47). To be read a second time on 4 September.
Presentation and first reading (Bill 47). To be read a second time on 4 September.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has formally endorsed the recent change to the terms of the Coastguard Rescue Service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has formally endorsed the recent change to the terms of the Coastguard Rescue Service.
Since the Court of Appeal judgment in January this year, which meant that the current model could not legally continue, careful consideration has been given to the legal and operational implications.
After careful review and consideration of the options available to comply with the judgment, I agreed with the MCA’s recommendation that they should move the Coastguard Rescue Service to a revised volunteer model with expenses paid, but not hourly remuneration.
Volunteers will continue to receive training, equipment and operational support as well as uniforms and personal protective equipment. This revised volunteer model protects choice, flexibility and the ability for people to serve alongside their primary employment.
This decision does not reflect any reduction in the high value that we place on Coastguard Rescue Officers or the important service they provide.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the September 2026 implementation date of changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service was informed by forthcoming changes to employment legislation, and whether legal advice informed the chosen timetable.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the September 2026 implementation date of changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service was informed by forthcoming changes to employment legislation, and whether legal advice informed the chosen timetable.
The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the Government sought, but one we are required to respond to in a lawful and sustainable way.
Careful consideration was given to the options for a revised operating model. The legal position, the operational implications, the wider organisational impact and the effect on individuals have all been considered, as well as the feedback Coastguard Rescue Officers (CRO) have given us through recent surveys and engagement.
Moving to a model of volunteers with expenses but with no hourly remuneration was the best option to protect people’s choice to continue to serve their communities. Feedback from members of the Coastguard Rescue Service overwhelmingly indicated that the primary motivation for volunteering is to serve local communities and save lives. The volunteer model enables flexibility and the ability for people to volunteer alongside their primary employment.
As Volunteers our CROs will continue to receive training, equipment and operational support as well as uniforms and personal protective equipment as they do today.
Public safety remains our priority. The transition will be carefully managed to protect resilience and response capability.
Alongside the Coastguard Rescue Service, HM Coastguard will continue to draw upon the full UK Search and Rescue system, including HM Coastguard aviation assets, RNLI and independent lifeboats, independent rescue teams, lifeguards and other emergency services as they do today.
Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunteers with expenses but no hourly remuneration is due to be implemented in September 2026. The transition date was determined based on operational factors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures will be used to monitor operational readiness following the changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service and potential impacts on public safety.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures will be used to monitor operational readiness following the changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service and potential impacts on public safety.
The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the Government sought, but one we are required to respond to in a lawful and sustainable way.
Careful consideration was given to the options for a revised operating model. The legal position, the operational implications, the wider organisational impact and the effect on individuals have all been considered, as well as the feedback Coastguard Rescue Officers (CRO) have given us through recent surveys and engagement.
Moving to a model of volunteers with expenses but with no hourly remuneration was the best option to protect people’s choice to continue to serve their communities. Feedback from members of the Coastguard Rescue Service overwhelmingly indicated that the primary motivation for volunteering is to serve local communities and save lives. The volunteer model enables flexibility and the ability for people to volunteer alongside their primary employment.
As Volunteers our CROs will continue to receive training, equipment and operational support as well as uniforms and personal protective equipment as they do today.
Public safety remains our priority. The transition will be carefully managed to protect resilience and response capability.
Alongside the Coastguard Rescue Service, HM Coastguard will continue to draw upon the full UK Search and Rescue system, including HM Coastguard aviation assets, RNLI and independent lifeboats, independent rescue teams, lifeguards and other emergency services as they do today.
Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunteers with expenses but no hourly remuneration is due to be implemented in September 2026. The transition date was determined based on operational factors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the potential impact changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service will have on remote and rural coastal communities in terms of team sizes and recruitment challenges.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the potential impact changes to the Terms of Coastguard Rescue Service will have on remote and rural coastal communities in terms of team sizes and recruitment challenges.
The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the Government sought, but one we are required to respond to in a lawful and sustainable way.
Careful consideration was given to the options for a revised operating model. The legal position, the operational implications, the wider organisational impact and the effect on individuals have all been considered, as well as the feedback Coastguard Rescue Officers (CRO) have given us through recent surveys and engagement.
Moving to a model of volunteers with expenses but with no hourly remuneration was the best option to protect people’s choice to continue to serve their communities. Feedback from members of the Coastguard Rescue Service overwhelmingly indicated that the primary motivation for volunteering is to serve local communities and save lives. The volunteer model enables flexibility and the ability for people to volunteer alongside their primary employment.
As Volunteers our CROs will continue to receive training, equipment and operational support as well as uniforms and personal protective equipment as they do today.
Public safety remains our priority. The transition will be carefully managed to protect resilience and response capability.
Alongside the Coastguard Rescue Service, HM Coastguard will continue to draw upon the full UK Search and Rescue system, including HM Coastguard aviation assets, RNLI and independent lifeboats, independent rescue teams, lifeguards and other emergency services as they do today.
Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunteers with expenses but no hourly remuneration is due to be implemented in September 2026. The transition date was determined based on operational factors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether a formal impact assessment has been carried out regarding recruitment, retention and operational capability of the Coastguard Rescue Service across different coastal regions following proposed changes to terms of service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether a formal impact assessment has been carried out regarding recruitment, retention and operational capability of the Coastguard Rescue Service across different coastal regions following proposed changes to terms of service.
The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the Government sought, but one we are required to respond to in a lawful and sustainable way.
Careful consideration was given to the options for a revised operating model. The legal position, the operational implications, the wider organisational impact and the effect on individuals have all been considered, as well as the feedback Coastguard Rescue Officers (CRO) have given us through recent surveys and engagement.
Moving to a model of volunteers with expenses but with no hourly remuneration was the best option to protect people’s choice to continue to serve their communities. Feedback from members of the Coastguard Rescue Service overwhelmingly indicated that the primary motivation for volunteering is to serve local communities and save lives. The volunteer model enables flexibility and the ability for people to volunteer alongside their primary employment.
As Volunteers our CROs will continue to receive training, equipment and operational support as well as uniforms and personal protective equipment as they do today.
Public safety remains our priority. The transition will be carefully managed to protect resilience and response capability.
Alongside the Coastguard Rescue Service, HM Coastguard will continue to draw upon the full UK Search and Rescue system, including HM Coastguard aviation assets, RNLI and independent lifeboats, independent rescue teams, lifeguards and other emergency services as they do today.
Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunteers with expenses but no hourly remuneration is due to be implemented in September 2026. The transition date was determined based on operational factors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what evidence informed the conclusion that the revised model will strengthen the resilience of the Coastguard Rescue Service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what evidence informed the conclusion that the revised model will strengthen the resilience of the Coastguard Rescue Service.
The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the Government sought, but one we are required to respond to in a lawful and sustainable way.
Careful consideration was given to the options for a revised operating model. The legal position, the operational implications, the wider organisational impact and the effect on individuals have all been considered, as well as the feedback Coastguard Rescue Officers (CRO) have given us through recent surveys and engagement.
Moving to a model of volunteers with expenses but with no hourly remuneration was the best option to protect people’s choice to continue to serve their communities. Feedback from members of the Coastguard Rescue Service overwhelmingly indicated that the primary motivation for volunteering is to serve local communities and save lives. The volunteer model enables flexibility and the ability for people to volunteer alongside their primary employment.
As Volunteers our CROs will continue to receive training, equipment and operational support as well as uniforms and personal protective equipment as they do today.
Public safety remains our priority. The transition will be carefully managed to protect resilience and response capability.
Alongside the Coastguard Rescue Service, HM Coastguard will continue to draw upon the full UK Search and Rescue system, including HM Coastguard aviation assets, RNLI and independent lifeboats, independent rescue teams, lifeguards and other emergency services as they do today.
Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunteers with expenses but no hourly remuneration is due to be implemented in September 2026. The transition date was determined based on operational factors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether alternative operating models were considered, including a paid or part-paid model, before the decision to change the terms of Coastguard Rescue Service was reached.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether alternative operating models were considered, including a paid or part-paid model, before the decision to change the terms of Coastguard Rescue Service was reached.
The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, following a case brought by a former volunteer, which meant that the current model could not legally continue. It is not a change the Government sought, but one we are required to respond to in a lawful and sustainable way.
Careful consideration was given to the options for a revised operating model. The legal position, the operational implications, the wider organisational impact and the effect on individuals have all been considered, as well as the feedback Coastguard Rescue Officers (CRO) have given us through recent surveys and engagement.
Moving to a model of volunteers with expenses but with no hourly remuneration was the best option to protect people’s choice to continue to serve their communities. Feedback from members of the Coastguard Rescue Service overwhelmingly indicated that the primary motivation for volunteering is to serve local communities and save lives. The volunteer model enables flexibility and the ability for people to volunteer alongside their primary employment.
As Volunteers our CROs will continue to receive training, equipment and operational support as well as uniforms and personal protective equipment as they do today.
Public safety remains our priority. The transition will be carefully managed to protect resilience and response capability.
Alongside the Coastguard Rescue Service, HM Coastguard will continue to draw upon the full UK Search and Rescue system, including HM Coastguard aviation assets, RNLI and independent lifeboats, independent rescue teams, lifeguards and other emergency services as they do today.
Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunteers with expenses but no hourly remuneration is due to be implemented in September 2026. The transition date was determined based on operational factors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Prime Minister’s contribution during Prime Minister’s Questions on 3 June 2026, Column 1161, when did he or his Ministers contact Clackmannanshire Council.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Prime Minister’s contribution during Prime Minister’s Questions on 3 June 2026, Column 1161, when did he or his Ministers contact Clackmannanshire Council.
I exchanged correspondence with Clackmannanshire Council on 3rd and 4th June and I am meeting with the Council and other partners on 9th June. The Mining Remediation Authority has been on site and working with the Council and other multi-agency partners since 18th May.