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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Green Industries

Wednesday 17 March 2021 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The Chancellor committed 4.8 million to the Holyhead hydrogen hub project.
  • The UK plans for a 1.5 gigawatt offshore wind project in north Wales.
  • 20 million has been announced for the South Wales industrial cluster to develop an industrial decarbonisation plan.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Sarah Dines
Economy Climate Wales
Context

The question arises from the need to support economic growth through sustainable practices and emerging technologies.

Question

What steps the Government are taking to help promote the growth of green industries in Wales?

Answer from Simon Hart

Earlier this month, the Chancellor committed £4.8 million to the Holyhead hydrogen hub project. Offshore wind in Wales is going from strength to strength, with the potential for a 1.5 gigawatt project in north Wales and growing interest in floating wind off the south-west Wales coast.

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Q2 Sarah Dines
Climate Wales Environment
Context

Last year, over 10 megatons of carbon emissions were generated by businesses and industries in Wales alone.

Question

Green issues affect the whole of this Union; does my right hon. Friend agree that it is important not only that Wales capitalises on new and innovative green industries, but that it continues to decarbonise the heavy industry it already has given that over 10 megatons of carbon emissions were generated by businesses and industries in Wales alone last year?

Answer from Simon Hart

As I mentioned in answer to an earlier question, only today there has been an announcement of a further £20 million for the South Wales industrial cluster to develop an industrial decarbonisation plan. The 10-point plan and our net zero ambitions will create 250,000 jobs across the UK, and I am absolutely determined to ensure Wales gets more than its fair share of them.

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