Public Service Delivery: Devolved Governments

Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie Excerpts

Tuesday 27th October 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

I have not had the opportunity to read the report that the noble Baroness references. When it comes to devolution, the UK Government are committed to delivering change, and if there is a strong case for looking at doing things differently, we will of course give it careful consideration.

[Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie (Con)]

My Lords, one of the Labour Government’s flagship policies to support the economy in Scotland was the establishment of GB Energy, to be headquartered in Aberdeen. What does the Minister make of the reports in today’s Times newspaper that only half of GB Energy’s executives have moved to Scotland?

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

I am not aware of the report—apologies to the noble Baroness. GB Energy is intended to and will deliver for British people, including the area in which the headquarters are located.