That the Parliament notes that Ofgem’s energy price cap has soared to £1,849 for the average household, which is the third increase in a row and 9.4% (£159) higher than this time last year; recognises that this will compound cost of living pressures for households across Scotland; welcomes the Scottish Government’s action in the recently passed Budget (Scotland) (No. 4) Bill, including the reintroduction of universal winter fuel payments for pensioners and through energy efficiency programmes; believes that reforming energy markets and harnessing Scotland’s renewable potential will bolster energy security and, in turn, reduce consumer bills, and calls on the UK Government to make urgent progress on delivering its commitment to reduce bills by £300, against which no progress has yet been made.
Supported by:
Alasdair Allan, Gillian Martin, Paul McLennan, Kaukab Stewart
Result 59 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote Vote Passed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Independent
Alba Party
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Result 23 for, 83 against, 0 abstained, 23 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, March 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Result 19 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, March 11, 2025