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Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 19 June 2023

Currently held offices

• Member, Environment and Climate Change Committee (since 31 Jan 2024)
• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) (since 9 Jan 2024)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Built Environment Committee (12 Jul 2023 to 31 Jan 2024)

Recent appearances

• Scotland: New Nuclear Power Generation - Question 18 Mar 2025

  My Lords, last year, Scotland met 113% of its national power needs from renewable sources alone. This is set to radically increase, providing much-needed clean power to the rest of the UK. I welcome the expansion of the £150 warm home discount to more homes in Scotland. Does the Minister agree that the SNP Government must take urgent action on energy efficiency? Their decision to scrap their...

• North Sea Energy - Statement 12 Mar 2025

  My Lords, we welcome this important step towards developing a framework for future energy in the North Sea and, in particular, the clear intention to engage in a constructive dialogue with North Sea communities, business supply chains, trade unions, workers and environmental groups. We also welcome the clear recognition that the North Sea will remain at the heart of Britain’s energy future,...

• Carbon Border Taxes - Question 12 Mar 2025

  My Lords, does the Minister agree that the UK and the EU running separate carbon markets only adds regulatory burdens and damages our energy transition and national industries? Is it time to work with our EU partners and look at relinking carbon markets to help to make our industries more competitive and drive down our energy bills?

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