Net Zero Projects Skills 2023-07-04
2023-07-04
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Q1
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The question arises from the need to assess whether the current workforce has adequate skills to support net zero initiatives.
What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the adequacy of workforce skills for delivering net zero projects.
We recognise that having the right skills within the workforce is critical, which is why we established the green jobs delivery group.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific assessment requested was not provided; instead, a general recognition of the importance of workforce skills and an existing initiative were mentioned.
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Q2
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The Climate Change Committee has expressed concern about the UK falling behind on net zero commitments, particularly regarding skills. The current workforce plan is not due until 2024, which raises concerns given the urgency.
In light of the Climate Change Committee's concern that the UK is falling behind on a range of net zero commitments including skills, and noting that new green jobs require a skilled workforce as part of the green new deal, will the Government commit to bringing forward the workforce plan from 2024 to some time later this year?
We are working as quickly as we can on ensuring this. The new skills required are beneficial for the UK economy, so we are keen to work with the green jobs delivery group and the Department for Education in looking at apprenticeships and how we can push this forward as quickly as possible.
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Assessment & feedback
No specific commitment was given to bring forward the workforce plan; instead, a general statement of working as quickly as possible was provided.
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