United Kingdom parliament
Michael Shanks
Member of Parliament · Labour
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Energy Security and Net Zero Committee · House of Commons · 9 September 2026
Panel change and minister’s outlook on timing and price
“Well, good morning. It's good to be with you again. On both questions, I think I would say the exact answers of those are for the near future, but we are closer than we have ever been. And I think…”
Watch from 59:45Maintaining UK leadership and rationale for a separate NPS
“Well, I've outlined a few things already that are in the strategy. I think actually having a strategy is quite important. You know, we're one of the only countries in the world that is really driving this forward at a…”
Watch from 1:03:32UK‑wide benefits, investor confidence and waste coverage
“Again, I'm being tested on people's opinions that I'm not responsible for. I would hope that there would be support. I haven't asked specifically the Scottish Minister on the question of fusion. I obviously have a strong case around nuclear…”
Watch from 1:11:16
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee · House of Commons · 2 September 2026
Short-term bill support vs long-term fossil fuel exposure
“Well, thank you, Chair. It's good to be with you all again. I think the first thing to say is, look, the Prime Minister was very clear when he announced the VAT reduction that it isn't going to solve everyone's…”
Watch from 1:38:01Salary sacrifice for clean tech and free power from excess renewables
“Look, I've had a number of meetings with people who are in this space and looking at what could be done around not just solar, but batteries and other technology through salary sacrifice. I think it's a really interesting idea.…”
Watch from 1:42:23Policy costs, grid vs gas infrastructure and who pays
“Well, these are fantastic questions, and if the chair will just give me half an hour, I'll go through both of those. They are really important. Look, I think the first thing I'd say is I really dispute this characterization…”
Watch from 1:47:57
House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 July 2026
Urgent Question: NESO blackout risks and investigation terms
“Minister, come. I have the question here, Mr. Speaker, don't worry. On the 7th of July, the Shadow Secretary of State wrote to the government alleging practices of poor information handling and interference in operational decision making in the control…”
Watch from 1:17:53Urgent Question: Whistleblowers, grid resilience and climate impacts
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Firstly, can I just reiterate what I said at the beginning of the statement, that the Shadow Secretary of State raised these concerns at whistleblowers that have been in touch with her for the first time…”
Watch from 1:23:19Urgent Question: Political framing and future energy mix
“Well, the honorable gentleman raises a number of important points. The terms of reference are available on Ofgem's website for the inquiry that NISO has commissioned an independent law firm to carry out. They will carry out interviews with staff…”
Watch from 1:29:42
Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 15 July 2026
Minister’s reply (1): rationale for CCUS and industrial strategy
“Thank you, Sir Roger. It's a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, although I will say that I think the debate has probably not been conducted in the best way to actually discuss this particular topic. And I'd draw…”
Watch from 1:42:45Minister’s reply (2): NSIP process, regulators and community engagement
“That's a process that's been undertaken for many, many years. I want to be really clear, though, that doesn't in any way suggest any outcome from a process. Not only has there been no decision from government on this project,…”
Watch from 1:47:51Minister’s reply (3): safety, funding via National Wealth Fund and next steps
“And this project is one example I would give of that where much more of that has to happen. And I'll give way to my honourable friend. Well, let me come to both of those points. First of all, let…”
Watch from 1:52:07
House of Commons · House of Commons · 8 July 2026
Government reply on GGRs: business models, standards and market design
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and can I begin by congratulating the honourable gentleman from West Dorset for securing the debate on this important topic. Can I also thank him genuinely for all his engagement on this and many other…”
Watch from 7:42:21
Third Delegated Legislation Committee · House of Commons · 7 July 2026
Opening of Committee and introduction of draft regulations
“Thank you, Mr. Wishart. Not willing to be half jacket on, half jacket off in my speech, I'll continue as I am at the moment, but it's a genuine pleasure to serve under your tutorship for the first time. Um,…”
Watch from 0:18Minister: CFD scheme background and nuclear fleet challenge
“They sell electricity it produces into the wholesale market, and the difference is received in payments from the Low Carbon Contracts Company, LCCC, when the wholesale price falls below the strike price. Where wholesale prices rise above the strike price,…”
Watch from 2:25Minister: CFD eligibility extension for nuclear lifetime projects
“Its purpose is instead to allow the Government to continue to consider CFD support for lifetime extension projects for nuclear. Any decision to award a CFD will be subject to all relevant approvals, including value for money tests, and will…”
Watch from 4:35
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