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Kirsteen Sullivan Excerpts
Tuesday 10th February 2026

(1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Shanks Portrait Michael Shanks
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Again, we have had a meeting to discuss that issue. I will not get into Ofgem’s decisions, but any planning applications or further processes will be dealt with by the Government and by Ofgem in the usual manner.

Kirsteen Sullivan Portrait Kirsteen Sullivan (Bathgate and Linlithgow) (Lab/Co-op)
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As a Labour and Co-operative MP, I am absolutely delighted by the publication of the local power plan. I have seen that work in action through local energy projects such as Bo’ness scout group, which is reducing its bills with 40 solar panels and delivering funding support for young people. What steps will the Government take to increase accessibility and community capacity to deliver local power plans, and will the Secretary of State join me on a visit to Bo’ness scouts?