Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Mar 2026 Oil and Gas
"Norway has managed its fields in a very different way from the way this country has over the course of 40 or 50 years. Every country will take its own decisions on how best to secure its own energy supply, and many other countries are taking a similar approach to …..." Martin McCluskey - View Speech
"The Government know that energy bills in Scotland remain too high. That is why we are fighting the consumer’s corner. The action we took at the Budget will ensure that from April the price cap will fall by 7%, or £117, which is fixed until the end of June. That …..." Martin McCluskey - View Speech
"We understand that many households, particularly in rural and off-gas grid areas, rely on heating oil as their primary source of heat. That is why my right hon. Friend the Chancellor has announced £53 million of support for those who heat their homes with heating oil, and £4.6 million will …..." Martin McCluskey - View Speech
"We have supplied £17 million to the Northern Ireland Executive, and I had a constructive conversation last week with Minister Archibald about how that is deployed. We will keep other measures under review as the situation develops...." Martin McCluskey - View Speech
"I thank hon. Members for their contributions to the debate. I will turn briefly to each of the points that were raised.
The hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire asked about cost. The measure comes at no cost, and there is no additional funding behind the amendment. It is an extension …..." Martin McCluskey - View Speech