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Information between 10th July 2026 - 29th August 2026

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Division Votes
15 Jul 2026 - Trade Unions - View Vote Context
Michael Shanks voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 313 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 109
15 Jul 2026 - Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) - View Vote Context
Michael Shanks voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 313 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 109
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Shanks voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 282 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 97 Noes - 358
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Shanks voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 263 Labour Aye votes vs 14 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 264 Noes - 90
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Shanks voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 328 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 102 Noes - 409
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Shanks voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 321 Labour No votes vs 7 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 93 Noes - 323
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Shanks voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 329 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 412


Speeches
Michael Shanks speeches from: National Policy Statements for Nuclear Energy Infrastructure: Review
Michael Shanks contributed 1 speech (458 words)
Thursday 16th July 2026 - Written Statements
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Michael Shanks speeches from: National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk
Michael Shanks contributed 23 speeches (5,050 words)
Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Michael Shanks speeches from: Peak Cluster Pipeline and Project
Michael Shanks contributed 13 speeches (2,612 words)
Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Michael Shanks speeches from: Sizewell C: Annual Update
Michael Shanks contributed 1 speech (651 words)
Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Written Statements
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade



Michael Shanks mentioned

Calendar
Wednesday 2nd September 2026 8:45 a.m.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Reviewing the electricity market
At 9:15am: Oral evidence
Jack Presley Abbott - Director for Energy Systems Management and Security at Ofgem
Andy Manning - Head of Energy Networks and Systems at Citizens Advice
Laura Sandys CBE FEI - Chair of Ofgem & InnovateUK Networks Innovation Taskforce, Non-Executive Director SSE Transmission, Highview Power & Ohme Global. Chair of Sero Homes, Food Foundation & Green Alliance. Member of EPRI Advisory Council
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Steven Agnew - Head of Policy at RenewableUK
Rosalind Smith-Maxwell - Senior Director at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Rachel Hodges - Senior Manager, Grid and Regulatory at Cubico Sustainable Investments, representing Independent Renewable Energy Generators Group (IREGG)
At 10:45am: Oral evidence
Michael Shanks MP - Minister for Energy at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Dan Osgood - Director of Electricity Security & Market Reform at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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Parliamentary Debates
Oral Answers to Questions
64 speeches (4,132 words)
Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Scotland Office
Mentions:
1: Dave Doogan (SNP - Angus and Perthshire Glens) Member for Rutherglen (Michael Shanks)? - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes Session 24-26

Human Rights (Joint Committee)

Found: Correspondence from Michael Shanks, Minister of State Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Correspondence



Department Publications - Transparency
Thursday 27th August 2026
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: July 2026
Document: View online (webpage)

Found:

Michael Shanks

Thursday 27th August 2026
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: July 2026
Document: View online (webpage)

Found:

Michael Shanks

Thursday 27th August 2026
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: July 2026
Document: (webpage)

Found: gifts only) Miatta Fahnbulleh Nil Return Nil Return Nil Return Nil Return Nil Return Nil Return Michael Shanks

Thursday 27th August 2026
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: July 2026
Document: (webpage)

Found: value of Hospitality (£) Miatta Fahnbulleh Nil Return Nil Return Nil Return Nil Return Nil Return Michael Shanks

Thursday 27th August 2026
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: June 2026
Document: (webpage)

Found: Received Denisa Saková, Deputy Prime Minister, Government of Slovakia 150 Held by department Michael Shanks

Thursday 27th August 2026
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: June 2026
Document: View online (webpage)

Found:

Michael Shanks

Thursday 27th August 2026
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: June 2026
Document: (webpage)

Found: Climate Action Dinner No 60 Lord Vallance Nil Return Nil Return Nil Return Nil Return Nil Return Michael Shanks

Thursday 27th August 2026
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: June 2026
Document: View online (webpage)

Found:

Michael Shanks

Wednesday 19th August 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: DESNZ annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Document: (PDF)

Found: Hon Ed Miliband M P , Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero – from 5 July 2024 • Michael Shanks

Wednesday 15th July 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: DESNZ: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, October to December 2025
Document: View online (webpage)

Found:

Michael Shanks

Wednesday 15th July 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: DESNZ: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, October to December 2025
Document: View online (webpage)

Found:

Michael Shanks

Wednesday 15th July 2026
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Source Page: Department for Business and Trade annual report and accounts for 2025 to 2026
Document: (PDF)

Found: September 2025 Lord Stockwood Minister of State (Minister for Investment) From 6 September 2025 Michael Shanks

Wednesday 15th July 2026
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Source Page: Department for Business and Trade annual report and accounts for 2025 to 2026
Document: (PDF)

Found: September 2025 Lord Stockwood Minister of State (Minister for Investment) From 6 September 2025 Michael Shanks



Department Publications - News and Communications
Thursday 27th August 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: First regional solar breakdown as installations hit record highs
Document: First regional solar breakdown as installations hit record highs (webpage)

Found: taking the total to 186,253 installations, an increase of 16% since last July Energy Minister Michael Shanks

Thursday 20th August 2026
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Source Page: New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer and protect households from price spikes
Document: New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer and protect households from price spikes (webpage)

Found: Energy Minister Michael Shanks said: Homegrown clean energy is our route to more affordable bills and

Wednesday 12th August 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Households living near new pylons to save thousands on bills
Document: Households living near new pylons to save thousands on bills (webpage)

Found: Energy Minister Michael Shanks said: Upgrading Britain’s electricity grid is a vital part of how we

Monday 27th July 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Government to support evacuated residents in Coalsnaughton
Document: Government to support evacuated residents in Coalsnaughton (webpage)

Found: Ahead of visiting Coalsnaughton and meeting affected residents, Energy Minister Michael Shanks has confirmed

Tuesday 21st July 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Capacity Market auction parameters: letter from DESNZ to NESO, July 2026
Document: (PDF)

Found: Michael Shanks MP Department for Energy Security & Net Zero 55 Whitehall London SW1A 2HP

Tuesday 21st July 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Capacity Market auction parameters: letter from DESNZ to NESO, July 2026
Document: Capacity Market auction parameters: letter from DESNZ to NESO, July 2026 (webpage)

Found: The letter from the Minister for Energy, RT Hon Michael Shanks MP, to the National Energy System Operator



Department Publications - Consultations
Tuesday 18th August 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Gas system in transition: security of supply
Document: (PDF)

Found: Michael Shanks MP Minister for Energy Gas System in Transition: Security of Supply 7 OFFICIAL General

Tuesday 18th August 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Gas system in transition: security of supply
Document: (PDF)

Found: Michael Shanks MP Minister for Energy Gas System in Transition: Security of Supply Interim Response



Department Publications - Policy and Engagement
Monday 27th July 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Communiqué: 1 July 2026
Document: Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Communiqué: 1 July 2026 (webpage)

Found: The meeting was chaired by the Minister for Energy, Michael Shanks MP (UK government).



Department Publications - Policy paper
Monday 13th July 2026
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Clean flexibility roadmap
Document: (PDF)

Found: Rt Hon Michael Shanks M P  Minister for Energy Clean Flexibility Roadmap 5 Foreword from the



Non-Departmental Publications - News and Communications
Aug. 20 2026
UK Research and Innovation
Source Page: New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer and protect households from price spikes
Document: New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer and protect households from price spikes (webpage)
News and Communications

Found: Energy Minister Michael Shanks said: Homegrown clean energy is our route to more affordable bills and

Aug. 12 2026
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Source Page: Fusion energy expert Prof Dennis Whyte appointed next UKAEA CEO
Document: Fusion energy expert Prof Dennis Whyte appointed next UKAEA CEO (webpage)
News and Communications

Found: Minister of State for Energy, Michael Shanks, said: I am delighted to welcome Professor Dennis Whyte

Jul. 27 2026
Mining Remediation Authority
Source Page: Government to support evacuated residents in Coalsnaughton
Document: Government to support evacuated residents in Coalsnaughton (webpage)
News and Communications

Found: Ahead of visiting Coalsnaughton and meeting affected residents, Energy Minister Michael Shanks has confirmed

Jul. 23 2026
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
Source Page: Ministerial Appointments: July 2026
Document: Ministerial Appointments: July 2026 (webpage)
News and Communications

Found: the Ministry of Defence Lord Coaker will remain as Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence Michael Shanks

Jul. 23 2026
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
Source Page: Ministerial Appointments: July 2026
Document: Ministerial Appointments: July 2026 (webpage)
News and Communications

Found: the Ministry of Defence Lord Coaker will remain as Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence Michael Shanks

Jul. 23 2026
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
Source Page: Ministerial Appointments: July 2026
Document: Ministerial Appointments: July 2026 (webpage)
News and Communications

Found: the Ministry of Defence Lord Coaker will remain as Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence Michael Shanks



Non-Departmental Publications - Transparency
Jul. 15 2026
Department for Business and Trade
Source Page: Department for Business and Trade annual report and accounts for 2025 to 2026
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: September 2025 Lord Stockwood Minister of State (Minister for Investment) From 6 September 2025 Michael Shanks

Jul. 15 2026
Department for Business and Trade
Source Page: Department for Business and Trade annual report and accounts for 2025 to 2026
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: September 2025 Lord Stockwood Minister of State (Minister for Investment) From 6 September 2025 Michael Shanks



Deposited Papers
Friday 28th August 2026

Source Page: I. Small Modular Reactor Programme - Technology Partner Contract. Accounting Officer Assessment. 3p. II. Technology Partner: summary full business case. 10p. III. Small Modular Reactor Owner’s Engineer: summary business case. 5p. IV. Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to Bill Esterson MP regarding the publication of three documents associated with Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) SMR Programme. 2p. V. Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding three documents for deposit in the House libraries. 1p.
Document: accounting_officer_assessment_2026.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to Bill Esterson MP regarding the publication of three

Friday 28th August 2026

Source Page: I. Small Modular Reactor Programme - Technology Partner Contract. Accounting Officer Assessment. 3p. II. Technology Partner: summary full business case. 10p. III. Small Modular Reactor Owner’s Engineer: summary business case. 5p. IV. Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to Bill Esterson MP regarding the publication of three documents associated with Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) SMR Programme. 2p. V. Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding three documents for deposit in the House libraries. 1p.
Document: DepositedPapersLetterAugust2026.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to Bill Esterson MP regarding the publication of three

Friday 28th August 2026

Source Page: I. Small Modular Reactor Programme - Technology Partner Contract. Accounting Officer Assessment. 3p. II. Technology Partner: summary full business case. 10p. III. Small Modular Reactor Owner’s Engineer: summary business case. 5p. IV. Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to Bill Esterson MP regarding the publication of three documents associated with Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) SMR Programme. 2p. V. Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding three documents for deposit in the House libraries. 1p.
Document: Smallmodularreactor_Technology_Partner_summary_business_case.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to Bill Esterson MP regarding the publication of three

Friday 28th August 2026

Source Page: I. Small Modular Reactor Programme - Technology Partner Contract. Accounting Officer Assessment. 3p. II. Technology Partner: summary full business case. 10p. III. Small Modular Reactor Owner’s Engineer: summary business case. 5p. IV. Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to Bill Esterson MP regarding the publication of three documents associated with Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) SMR Programme. 2p. V. Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding three documents for deposit in the House libraries. 1p.
Document: Small_Modular_Reactor_Owners_Engineer_Summary_Business_Case.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to Bill Esterson MP regarding the publication of three

Friday 28th August 2026

Source Page: I. Small Modular Reactor Programme - Technology Partner Contract. Accounting Officer Assessment. 3p. II. Technology Partner: summary full business case. 10p. III. Small Modular Reactor Owner’s Engineer: summary business case. 5p. IV. Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to Bill Esterson MP regarding the publication of three documents associated with Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) SMR Programme. 2p. V. Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding three documents for deposit in the House libraries. 1p.
Document: ESNZ_Committee_Letter.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 17/08/2026 from Michael Shanks MP to Bill Esterson MP regarding the publication of three




Michael Shanks mentioned in Scottish results


Scottish Government Publications
Monday 17th August 2026
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Source Page: Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: 20 May - June 2026
Document: Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: 20 May - June 2026 (Excel)

Found: Gala DinnerScottish - European Relations2026-06-18 00:00:00MeetingNorth Sea Future Board with Michael Shanks