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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Clean Energy Projects

Wednesday 11 September 2024 · 7 questions

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Answered 4 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial discussions focused on supporting clean energy projects in Wales through partnerships and investments.
  • Seven Welsh projects secured contracts, promising jobs and private investment in the clean energy sector.
  • Government plans include leveraging the partnership with the Crown Estate to attract up to 60 billion in private investment for offshore wind projects.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Henry Tufnell Lab Mid and South Pembrokeshire
Wales Energy
Context

No specific background provided, but the context is about discussions on clean energy in Wales.

Question

What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales?

Answer from Jo Stevens

I recently met the Energy Secretary and visited the energy cluster in Pembrokeshire with the Deputy Prime Minister. The Government have established Great British Energy to drive down bills, create jobs and deliver energy security. Its new partnership with the Crown Estate will boost new green technologies, such as floating offshore wind in the Celtic sea.

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How: Welcoming Remarks

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Q2 Nick Smith Lab Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
Economy Wales Energy
Context

Welsh tidal, solar and offshore wind projects have secured contracts in the Government's main scheme for supporting low-carbon electricity generation.

Question

In advance of the statement, what can she say about jobs and investment in this crucial sector?

Answer from Jo Stevens

Seven Welsh tidal, solar and offshore wind projects were successful in securing contracts. These will support the Government's mission to deliver clean power by 2030 while creating high-quality green jobs and attracting private investment.

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Q3 Gill German Lab Clwyd North
Economy Employment Energy
Context

Creating Enterprise in Rhyl works with local social housing providers to develop energy-efficient housing solutions and trains local people in renewable energy, green heating, and solar technologies.

Question

Does my right hon. Friend agree that green energy offers huge growth and employment potential for areas such as Clwyd North?

Answer from Jo Stevens

The Government have a clear mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower, creating high-quality jobs across the country including in north Wales. We have the resources and skills to be leaders in cutting-edge technologies.

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How: Congratulatory Remarks

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Q4 Bill Esterson Lab Sefton Central
Climate Energy
Context

The Crown Estate has published plans to bring an additional 20 GW to 30 GW of offshore wind to market by 2030.

Question

Can she tell the House about discussions that she and her Cabinet colleagues have had with the Crown Estate about maximising benefits from opportunities in offshore wind?

Answer from Jo Stevens

We believe that the partnership between Great British Energy and the Crown Estate will leverage up to £60 billion of private investment into the UK's drive for energy independence. The Crown Estate has published plans to bring an additional 20 GW to 30 GW of offshore wind to market by 2030.

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Q5 Henry Tufnell Lab Mid and South Pembrokeshire
Wales Energy
Context

The port of Milford Haven is a key player in securing the UK's energy supply.

Question

Will the Secretary of State set out how Great British Energy will deliver benefits to the port of Milford Haven and families across my constituency?

Answer from Jo Stevens

The Government have established Great British Energy to drive investment in green technologies, which will deliver sustainable skilled jobs in Pembrokeshire and across Wales. I value the critical role that the port plays in securing the UK's energy supply.

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Q6 Llinos Medi PC Ynys Môn
Energy
Context

Wylfa has a long history of clean energy production, but job losses have occurred due to delays.

Question

Now that she is in power, will she back those words with a concrete plan?

Answer from Jo Stevens

Our manifesto commitment to deliver new nuclear at places such as Wylfa still stands. The Government have completed the purchase of the Wylfa site and will end over a decade of inaction on nuclear power, part of wider plans for building again.

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Q7 John Lamont Con Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Wales Energy Business & Trade
Context

The previous Government spearheaded clean energy schemes such as the Celtic freeport.

Question

Will she join me in recognising that the last Conservative Government led the way in delivering clean energy projects for Wales?

Answer from Jo Stevens

My colleague the Secretary of State for Business and Trade said immediately after the election that we do not intend to make any changes to existing freeport commitments. We are backing the delivery of the two freeports in Wales, with fair work elements supported by the Welsh Government.

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How: Congratulatory Remarks

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