Clean Industry Bonus Jobs 2026-02-10
2026-02-10
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Q1
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The question stems from the introduction of the contracts for difference clean industry bonus, which aims to stimulate private investment in clean energy supply chains.
What estimate he has made of the potential impact of the contracts for difference clean industry bonus on the number of clean energy jobs. The first-of-a-kind clean industry bonus as part of allocation round 7 is set to crowd in up to £3.4 billion of private investment in supply chains and support up to 7,000 jobs across the country.
The first-of-a-kind clean industry bonus as part of allocation round 7 is set to crowd in up to £3.4 billion of private investment in supply chains and support up to 7,000 jobs across the country. After a legacy of failure under the previous Government, we are determined that the clean energy future is made in Britain.
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Q2
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The question follows up on the initial query about the contracts for difference clean industry bonus and focuses on ensuring that jobs created by this initiative are directed towards communities dependent on fossil fuels, with a focus on supporting at-risk workers.
What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that the jobs generated through the clean industry bonus are directed towards communities formerly dependent on fossil fuel industries and that workers at risk of displacement during the transition are supported into those new opportunities. My hon. Friend makes an important point. One great thing about the clean industry bonus is that it will be focused on the industrial areas of our country, including those that are based on oil and gas.
My hon. Friend makes an important point. One great thing about the clean industry bonus is that it will be focused on the industrial areas of our country, including those that are based on oil and gas. We also have, as part of our North sea future plan, a whole set of plans to help displaced oil and gas workers into these areas.
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Steps taken specifically for at-risk workers during transition not clearly detailed
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