HC Deb 26 November 2001 vol 375 cc703-4W
Mr. Key

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister (1) if the(a) Scottish Executive and (b) Scottish Parliament are represented on the Advisory Group for his review of the UK's future energy needs; [10654]

(2) if the Scottish (a) Executive and (b) Parliament are represented on the Advisory Group for the review of the UK's future energy needs. [10117]

Mrs. Roche

Since energy policy is a reserved matter, the Minister of State at the Scotland Office represents Scotland's interests on the Advisory Group.

The Scotland Office and other UK Government Departments have been continuing to work in close co-operation with the Scottish Executive on energy issues which impinge on devolved responsibilities. The Minister of State has had regular discussions with Scottish Executive Ministers and officials about the issues raised by this Energy Review.

Mr. Key

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the progress of the Energy Review. [10653]

Mrs. Roche

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for East Surrey (Mr. Ainsworth) by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 12 November 2001,Official Report, column 546W.