Minister for Hydrogen Role 2022-01-13
2022-01-13
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the coordination and leadership within government regarding hydrogen technology and its potential economic benefits.
Whether he has held discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the creation of a dedicated Minister for Hydrogen role. The question highlights that hydrogen covers all regions of the UK and suggests a need for better coordination among Departments to maximise economic opportunities from hydrogen technology, calling it a game changer for the economy.
My right hon. Friend the Minister for Energy, Clean Growth and Climate Change has ministerial responsibility for this sector, and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published the UK's first hydrogen strategy last year. There is £100 million of new funding for the net zero innovation portfolio to support industry switching to low-carbon fuels. The supply chain will be an integral part of that development.
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Assessment & feedback
The creation of a dedicated Minister for Hydrogen role was not directly addressed or committed to.
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Q2
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Following his initial question, the MP raised concerns about hydrogen technology's impact on the engineering supply chain across all regions of the UK.
The hon. Gentleman is a doughty champion for this sector with Wrightbus company in his constituency. Does he agree that creating a dedicated Minister would help create a contact point for the engineering supply chain worth billions to our economy?
The hon. Gentleman rightly champions this sector with Wrightbus in his constituency. There is £100 million of new funding for the net zero innovation portfolio to support industry switching to low-carbon fuels. The supply chain will be an integral part of that development.
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Assessment & feedback
The creation of a dedicated Minister for Hydrogen role was not directly addressed or committed to.
Response accuracy