Angus MacDonald MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Renewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will take steps to ensure that community benefit payments from renewable energy developments are spent on (a) housing, (b) reducing levels of fuel poverty and (c) social care.
Answer: The government believes community fund packages will have the most impact if they can be tailored to the community’s preferences and priorities. The process should be community led and decisions on how community benefit funds are spent should rest with th...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of applying a statutory 2% gross revenue contribution requirement to existing renewable energy projects over 1MW in capacity.
Answer: On 21 May, the government published a working paper on community benefits and shared ownership of low carbon energy infrastructure. The paper seeks views on the proposed introduction of a mandatory community benefit scheme in Great Britain, which would re...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of allocating a proportion of gross revenues from offshore renewable energy projects to local authority infrastructure funds.
Answer: Communities close to clean energy infrastructure should benefit from it. Offshore wind developers have established community benefit packages, and via the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, the Government has published guidance on community funds and direc...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of (a) Denmark’s Promotion of Renewable Energy Act 2008 and (b) other international models for statutory comm
Answer: In developing the government’s policy on community benefits, we have undertaken a review of international best practices to ensure our approach is effective and well-informed. This has included consideration of the Offshore Renewable Energy Support Scheme...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the total value of community benefit payments made by (a) onshore and (b) offshore renewable energy projects in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Department does not hold data on the value of community benefits payments made by onshore and offshore renewables across Great Britain. Community benefit schemes are administered by the projects themselves and provided voluntarily. We have however, re...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with renewable energy developers on establishing a statutory framework for community benefit payments based on a proportion of gross revenue.
Answer: On 21 May, the government published a working paper on community benefits and shared ownership of low carbon energy infrastructure. The paper seeks views on the proposed introduction of a mandatory community benefit scheme in Great Britain, which would re...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to encourage consistent revenue-based contributions to community benefit schemes by onshore renewable developments.
Answer: On 21 May, the government published a working paper on community benefits and shared ownership of low carbon energy infrastructure. The paper seeks views on the proposed introduction of a mandatory community benefit scheme in Great Britain, which would re...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a statutory minimum revenue contribution from newly consented renewable energy developments to community benefit funds.
Answer: On 21 May, the government published a working paper on community benefits and shared ownership of low carbon energy infrastructure. The paper seeks views on the proposed introduction of a mandatory community benefit scheme in Great Britain, which would re...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBill Discount SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Government’s proposed Bill discount scheme of up to £2,500 over 10 years for those living up to 500m from new and significantly upgra
Answer: The Government’s 'minded to' position of bill discounts of up to £2,500 over 10 years for those living up to 500m from new and significantly upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure aims to ensure communities are recognised for living within proxi...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of community benefit packages from new renewable energy infrastructure projects on Inverness, Skye, and West Ross-shire constit
Answer: At present, the provision of community benefits in Great Britain is voluntary . In Scotland, developers are strongly encouraged to provide community benefits in line with the Scottish Government’s Good Practice Principles. The government is, currently exp...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSSENDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions his Department has had with SSEN Transmission on community benefits.
Answer: Details of Ministers' and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHeat Pumps: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to increase the number of homes with heat pumps in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency.
Answer: Heat policy is devolved to Scotland, the Warm Homes Plan will help people find ways to save money on energy bills and transform our ageing building stock into comfortable, low-carbon homes that are fit for the future. We will partner with devolved governm...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the RTS switch-off on consumers in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency.
Answer: The Department and Ofgem have been clear that they expect energy suppliers to promptly arrange suitable replacement metering solutions for their remaining RTS customers. Suppliers should sufficiently resource themselves to ensure they have installer workf...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that consumers are not disadvantaged by the RTS switch-off scheduled for 30 June 2025.
Answer: DESNZ has stepped in to ensure there will be a managed and more controlled start of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) phase out from 30 June. People with an RTS meter will not face any unexpected disruption to their heating or hot water at the end of the...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of pre-configured smart meters on radio teleswitch service customers who are unable to switch to a smart meter.
Answer: Ofgem and the Department have been clear that they expect suppliers to arrange a suitable replacement metering solution for their RTS customers in a timely manner ahead of the switch off. In the few circumstances where a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support the Data Communications Company expand smart meter network coverage in the context of the Radio Teleswitch switch off.
Answer: The Department and Ofgem have been clear that they expect energy suppliers to promptly arrange suitable replacement metering solutions for their remaining RTS customers. The Data Communications Company (DCC) is examining options for premises not currently...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with (a) Ofgem and (b) energy suppliers on (i) providing additional financial support and (ii) targeted protection for vulnerable households with incre
Answer: The Department attends the Industry Taskforce on the Radio Teleswitch Service, which was convened by Ofgem last year and is led by Energy UK. The Taskforce’s Call to Action in October 2024 highlighted that energy suppliers should fast-track meter upgrades...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the transition from the radio teleswitch service on households in (a) rural and (b) remote areas; and what steps he is takin
Answer: The Department and Ofgem have been clear that they expect energy suppliers to promptly arrange suitable replacement metering solutions for their remaining RTS customers. Suppliers should sufficiently resource themselves to ensure they have installer workf...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has set a financial target for the reduction of energy bills by 2030.
Answer: The Government is determined to cut bills as far and as fast as we can. In October 2023, independent experts modelled the effect of a clean power system on electricity bills. Based on the latest renewable generation costs available at the time, they found...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordElectricity: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions his Department has had with the utility companies on offering off-peak electricity prices at the same hourly rate applicable for charging an electric vehicle for peopl
Answer: The Government is supportive of electricity suppliers offering tariffs which incentivise consumers, including electric vehicle owners, to consume energy at off peak times, as this benefits all consumers by reducing the need for additional grid capacity. T...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordElectricity: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether guidance on community benefit funds for electricity transmission infrastructure will include transmission projects where (a) voltage and (b) capacity upgrades are required resulting i
Answer: Government is committed to ensuring that communities who live near clean energy infrastructure can see the benefits. This includes publishing guidance on community funds this quarter, which will set out government’s expectations for communities living nea...
Answered 18 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBiofuelsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of using renewable liquid fuels as an alternative to mains gas for households unable to connect to the grid.
Answer: As sustainable biomass is a limited resource, the Government expects to prioritise its use in sectors like aviation which have fewest options to decarbonise. Renewable liquid heating fuels (RLHF) are also much more expensive to use than other heating solu...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordHeating: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what support is available to households with legacy gas heating systems for the cost of (a) repairs and (b) replacements; and what steps he is taking to (i) encourage and (ii) support those h
Answer: The Energy Company Obligation delivers household energy efficiency retrofits across Great Britain. Subject to eligibility, these retrofits may include measures such as heating controls, insulation, or improvements to legacy heating systems. The Boiler Upg...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the (a) adequacy of EV charging infrastructure in (i) rural and (ii) remote areas and (b) potential impact of that infrastructure on the phasing out
Answer: The Government is committed to accelerating the roll-out of charging infrastructure so that everyone, no matter where they live or work, can make the transition to an electric vehicle. As of 1st of January 2025, the Government and industry have supported ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSmart Data Communications Company: EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support the Data Communications Company in the (a) development and (b) testing of the Virtual Wide Area Network; and whether he plans to make funding av
Answer: The Data Communications Company (DCC) is required to assess opportunities to increase the overall level of communications network coverage for Great Britain beyond its currently provisioned minimum level of 99.25%. To enable the DCC to increase network co...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
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