Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill

Debate between Ian Murray and Amanda Martin

2nd reading
Friday 25th April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Ian Murray]

It astounds me that the leader of the Scottish National party in this place, the right hon. Member for Aberdeen South, has GB Energy headquartered in his own constituency but voted against it. SNP Members voted against the extra £4.9 billion in the Budget, and they stand against nuclear power. Those three examples show why Scotland needs to take a new direction at the election next year.

[Amanda Martin (Portsmouth North) (Lab)]

Does the Secretary of State agree that the list of things that SNP Members oppose includes jobs being created in that constituency?

[Ian Murray]

With GB Energy, and indeed with the green revolution going on across the globe, my ambition is not just that Scotland will play a part, but that it will win the global race. It is well placed to do so, with first mover advantage. The things this Government have done—setting a mission for clean power by 2030, setting up and capitalising GB Energy and having a National Wealth Fund—are all part of making sure that Scotland wins that global race, and of creating the jobs of the future.