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Lord Livingston of Parkhead (Non-Afl)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 26 March 2026

Debate

Middle East: Economic Update

Contribution

My Lords, in coming back to the comment on oil and gas made by the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe, the growth of green energy and the growth of oil and gas are often described as somehow at odds with each other. It is quite clear that we need both for our energy security. We should grow our green energy while oil and gas remain transitional fuels. Therefore, as Norway is doing, the UK should grow its energy and gas supplies so that we can support our tax base and improve our energy security. It may not affect prices, but it is an important role that the UK can play not just for itself but for other countries, and it is not at odds with the energy transformation.

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