"1. What recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the increase in the energy price guarantee in April 2023 on households...." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"As I hope the Secretary of State will know, recent analysis published by The Herald has shown that the typical dual fuel bill for people in Scotland will be £3,300—£800 more than the current £2,500 price cap. Given the Chancellor’s plans to increase the price cap further, what levels does …..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"15. Whether his Department plans to take steps to support (a) domestic and (b) non-domestic energy customers after March 2023. ..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"It is good to see the Ministers still in their place for a wee while. Just six days ago, Martin Sartorius, the principal economist at the CBI, said:
“The prospect of household energy bills rising sharply again in April 2023 emphasises the need for Government to set out the details …..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"I wonder if the Secretary of State could advise the House: what discussions will take place between his Department and the Scotland Office on enabling fracking in Scotland?..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"The Government hate a monopoly, so can the Minister come to the Dispatch Box and tell my constituents who are former employees of Together Energy why his Government are using the energy crisis to create an energy monopoly by the big players, as opposed to small and medium-sized providers?..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Given the feeling on this side of the House about fire and rehire, I wonder whether you can inform those Members who find this a profoundly disagreeable position whether the House authorities, or contractors providing services on behalf of the House, are …..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"It is good to see you in the Chair, Sir George. I congratulate the Minister on his appointment; it is always an honour to take up such a position in any Government.
"Will a social enterprise that is also a registered charity be eligible, because most social enterprises, at least in my constituency, are registered charities?..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"In the last Parliament, the Defence Committee and Science and Technology Committee received evidence clearly indicating that there are threats from unmanned aerial vehicles in relation to nuclear reactors. If the Minister supports these small-scale nuclear reactors, will he advise the House on what discussions his Department is having with …..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech