Duncan Massey
Reform UK · Scotland
“An interesting debate—shall we put it in that way? Reform has set out the issues and we are here to talk about those issues. I have often wondered why the Parliament and, in particular, the Scottish Government have had such poor energy policies; why they have failed to grasp energy reality and not acknowledged that we have the highest ene…”
Scottish Parliament24 June 2026Source ↗
“Duncan Massey: I am not aware of the record or of whether yesterday’s was the highest temperature recorded in France. The temperature in Britain yesterday was the highest it has been since 1976. At one point, I was worried that it was going to be the highest temperature recorded since 1966, which might have been a bad omen.”
Scottish Parliament24 June 2026Source ↗
“We heard the answer to some of that yesterday. It is due to an ideological adherence to the net zero agenda, the prioritisation of net zero above growth, jobs, the cost of living and, indeed, people’s wellbeing.”
Scottish Parliament24 June 2026Source ↗
“However, if the plants are so good in South Korea, I would like an explanation of why South Korea has changed tack and dropped its nuclear strategy, because the new president says that they take too long to deliver.”
Scottish Parliament24 June 2026Source ↗
“The member makes some good points about Hinkley Point C, but that probably highlights issues with the planning and regulatory regime in the UK, as is the case with a number of high-profile projects that have extended budgets and not met deadlines.”
Scottish Parliament24 June 2026Source ↗
“We need our oil and gas industry for price stability and for security of supply. We will need oil and gas for decades. Increasing our North Sea oil and gas production will reduce imports and emissions, because imports have higher emissions associated with them. We can do that; the North Sea has a strong and vital future.”
Scottish Parliament24 June 2026Source ↗