Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Nov 2021
Tidal Energy Generation: Ringfenced Funding
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Nov 2021
Tidal Energy Generation: Ringfenced Funding
"I must say to the hon. Gentleman that my support for this is not just for the short term; I was at the port of Nigg when the MeyGen project was launched many years ago, so the subject has been dear to my heart for a long time. I do, …..."Ian Blackford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Nov 2021
Tidal Energy Generation: Ringfenced Funding
"Let me make a little bit of progress. At this rate, I am going to use up all the time myself, but I want to be respectful to the Minister.
My message to the Minister is to reassess what has been done and to do all that he can to …..."Ian Blackford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Nov 2021
Tidal Energy Generation: Ringfenced Funding
"Absolutely, because it is about that ambition. I hope the Government share our ambition to see this sector generate the level of electricity we believe it can generate. It is about creating the circumstances, by kickstarting the sector with modest Government investment, so that investors come in. We have developed …..."Ian Blackford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Nov 2021
Tidal Energy Generation: Ringfenced Funding
"My hon. Friend makes an important point. Actually, 90% of the Nova project’s supply chain comes from the UK, but let me put that into context. For a traditional wind turbine, the UK contribution is some 30%. We lost the opportunity to command the supply chain for the traditional wind …..."Ian Blackford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Nov 2021
Tidal Energy Generation: Ringfenced Funding
"I hope that we can dispense with the silly gibes.
What I explained to the Minister was that £71 million would justify 100 MW of output. Perhaps he can explain what he expects to see from the £20 million. Crucially, I did point out that MeyGen has consent for 80 …..."Ian Blackford - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 26th October 2021
Asked by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the level of service delivery SmartDCC met of the UK network; and what plans his Department has for the introduction of smart meters in the Maryburgh, Dingwall area.
Answered by Greg Hands
The Data Communications Company (DCC), the organisation responsible for the national smart metering data and communications infrastructure across Great Britain, has contracts in place for the provision of communications coverage to at least 99.5% of premises across its ‘North Region’ (which covers Scotland). Industry information shows that there is communications coverage in the Maryburgh, Dingwall area.
Energy suppliers are responsible for installing smart meters in households and small businesses. The Government will continue to work closely with the DCC and other industry parties to ensure that households across Great Britain can realise the benefits of smart meters.
Written Question
Thursday 8th October 2020
Asked by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what progress has been made on the roll-out of national smart metering infrastructure in the Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency.
Answered by Kwasi Kwarteng
The Data Communications Company (DCC), the organisation responsible for the national smart metering infrastructure, has contracts in place for the provision of communications coverage to at least 99.5% of premises in its ‘North Region’. Data on smart meter installations is not collected at a constituency level.
The DCC is required by licence conditions to seek to provide communications services to all premises where it is practicable and cost proportionate and is also required to assess opportunities to increase the overall level of coverage.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Jul 2020
UK Internal Market: White Paper
"I thank the Secretary of State for his statement.
What we have seen put forward by the Tory Government is the biggest assault on devolution since the Scottish Parliament reconvened in 1999. It is clear that the Government either do not get Scotland or cannot even be bothered to get …..."Ian Blackford - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 30th January 2020
Asked by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the timeframe is for the introduction of smart meters on Glenhinnisdal on the Isle of Skye.
Answered by Kwasi Kwarteng
Smart meters are operating on the Isle of Skye and smart metering communications services are being provided to the island.
The Data Communications Company (DCC), the organisation responsible for the national smart metering infrastructure, has contracts in place for the provision of communications coverage to at least 99.5% of premises in the North Region by the end of 2020. Glenhinnisdal does not currently receive network coverage for smart meters due to mountainous terrain affecting wireless coverage in the area. The DCC is required by licence conditions to seek to provide communications services to all premises where it is practicable and cost proportionate, and is also required to assess opportunities to increase the overall level of coverage.