9. What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on Scotland’s future energy needs. (1843)

My colleagues and I are fully committed to ensuring that Scotland is able to continue to play an important role in meeting the UK’s aspirations for climate change and security of supply.

Can my right hon. Friend give us an assurance that Scotland’s energy capacity will remain at the forefront of global renewable advances?

I am very happy to give that assurance.

My constituency has three of the five biggest users of energy. Does the Secretary of State agree that the only solution is nuclear power?

As I said earlier, the Government have set out a clear policy on their energy strategy, and arrangements are in place to ensure that we have diverse sources of supply and security for the future.