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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Clean Energy Projects

Wednesday 11 December 2024 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial discussions support clean energy projects in Wales, including successful tidal, solar, and onshore wind projects.
  • The UK Government aims to accelerate the signing and delivery of clean energy contracts to boost green industries and create jobs.
  • The Government have no plans to nationalize British Steel, differing from their approach regarding other industries.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ruth Jones Lab Newport West and Islwyn
Wales Energy
Context

The question is prompted by recent discussions on support for clean energy projects specifically in Wales.

Question

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

Answer from Jo Stevens

This Government are supporting clean energy projects in Wales. Seven tidal, solar and onshore wind projects were successful in the recent contracts for difference round, and we have given the Celtic and Anglesey freeports the green light, which will enable green industries to grow, creating new jobs. I am also delighted that 13 projects have been successful in the first round of the Crown Estate's £50 million supply chain accelerator fund, which will support the delivery of floating offshore wind in the Celtic sea.

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Q2 Ruth Jones Lab Newport West and Islwyn
Climate Wales Energy
Context

The question is prompted by a roundtable discussion on the readiness of floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic sea, which are expected to bring significant benefits.

Question

What are the Secretary of State and the Wales Office doing to ensure that the contracts are signed, sealed and delivered as quickly as possible?

Answer from Jo Stevens

I thank my hon. Friend for her question. We know that floating offshore wind will be critical to delivering our clean energy mission, and Wales has a huge part to play in that. The UK Government, jointly with the Welsh Government, recognise these opportunities and what they present for Wales, and we are determined to take full advantage of them. My colleagues in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are working to move the process forward as quickly as possible, noting the need for certainty and a tight timetable so that we can get on with it.

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Not addressed: The answer does not provide specific actions or timelines for signing and delivering contracts.

How: Working To Move The Process Forward As Quickly As Possible

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Q3 Llinos Medi PC Ynys Môn
Employment Business & Trade
Context

The question is prompted by the Government's assessment of the cost to nationalise British Steel, while dismissing similar action for Port Talbot.

Question

Can the Secretary of State explain why the Government did that for British Steel but dismissed nationalisation in the case of Port Talbot?

Answer from Jo Stevens

The Government have no plans to nationalise British Steel.

Not addressed: Explanation for the difference in stance between British Steel and Port Talbot

How: No Plans To Nationalise

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