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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Clean Energy Transition

Tuesday 29 April 2025 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government announced 300 million to invest in supply chains for domestic offshore wind.
  • 200 million in supply chain contracts was awarded for the Liverpool Bay HyNet project.
  • Government investment in CCUS welcomed by industries in Scotland.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Martin Rhodes Lab Glasgow North
Economy Climate Energy
Context

The MP inquired about the government's assessment of how new jobs can be created through manufacturing components for offshore wind and other green energy projects.

Question

I thank the Minister for her response, but could she go further in setting out the Government’s assessment of how in the clean energy transition new jobs can be created here in the UK in the manufacturing of components for offshore wind and other green energy projects?

Answer from The Minister for Industry (Sarah Jones)

I was delighted that last week the Government were able to announce an initial £300 million through Great British Energy to invest in supply chains for domestic offshore wind. The fund will boost domestic jobs, mobilise additional private investment and secure manufacturing facilities for critical clean energy supply chains. We are publishing our industrial strategy in the spring, which will set out our approach to the highest growth-driving sectors, including clean energy industries.

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Q2 Dave Doogan SNP Angus and Perthshire Glens
Climate Scotland Energy
Context

The MP inquired about the lack of government support for the Acorn carbon capture project in Scotland compared to similar projects in England.

Question

There was more good news last week for carbon capture, usage and storage workers in England, with £200 million in supply chain contracts for the Liverpool Bay HyNet project, which will even benefit north Wales now. That is on top of the £22 billion that benefits Teesside and Merseyside. I have checked, and those places were not the centre of the UK’s energy industry for the last five years. Why have the Government not allocated a single penny to the Acorn project in Scotland, where the clock is ticking and where investors are very concerned that this Government are not serious about it?

Answer from The Minister for Industry (Sarah Jones)

I welcome the hon. Gentleman’s support for Government policy and for our investment in CCUS. As he knows, Acorn is a matter for the spending review. I talk to many industries in Scotland, and everyone is supportive of the scheme. We support the scheme and are working closely with industry, but it is a matter for the spending review.

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Not addressed: The government's lack of funding commitment to Acorn project

How: Matter For The Spending Review

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