Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Michael Shanks and Maya Ellis

Tuesday 10th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Michael Shanks]

The House will have heard the shadow Minister’s failure to welcome solar panels on a hospital and a school in his constituency, but he can deal with his own constituents. On the question of the emissions trading system, on one side, we have National Grid, Energy UK, the Carbon Capture and Storage Association, Make UK and the Confederation of British Industry welcoming it. On the other side, we have the shadow Minister and the deputy leader of the Reform party, the hon. Member for Boston and Skegness (Richard Tice). I think I know who I would take my advice from.

[Maya Ellis (Ribble Valley) (Lab)]

9. What steps his Department is taking to ensure that the transition to net zero supports rural economies.