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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Green Energy Sector: North-east England

Tuesday 10 February 2026 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Chi Onwurah asked about steps to support the green energy sector in the north-east.
  • The Minister highlighted the northern growth strategy and industrial strategy's clean energy plan.
  • Chi Onwurah noted the north-east's reliance on energy jobs and the potential for new jobs in clean power.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chi Onwurah Lab Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Climate Energy Business & Trade
Context

The question arises from the need to support green energy initiatives in Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West.

Question

What steps are being taken to support the green energy sector in the north-east?

Answer from Katie White

As set out in the recent northern growth strategy, the north-east is at the forefront of our clean energy revolution. Our industrial strategy's clean energy industries sector plan sets out measures which will support investment and growth across the UK. Great British Energy has supported grants to mayoral strategic authorities, which will enable locally led energy projects.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps or commitments for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West were not provided.

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Q2 Chi Onwurah Lab Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Employment Energy
Context

The question is prompted by the need for support in transitioning workers from traditional high-paid energy jobs to new opportunities in clean power.

Question

I thank the Minister for that response. For 100 years and more, skilled workers in the north-east have relied on high-paid energy jobs, be they in coal, gas or oil in mines, factories, ports and rigs. Labour's clean power mission can bring new jobs to existing supply chains, but companies and workers need help to transition. Will the Minister tell me how she plans to future-proof the north-east's energy supply chain and deliver secure, well-paid and unionised jobs?

Answer from Katie White

My hon. Friend is absolutely correct to highlight the huge opportunities for the north-east in the energy transition. We estimate an additional 10,000 jobs by 2030, building on those that are already in place in offshore wind in the Port of Tyne and in nuclear Hartlepool. She is right to point out the importance of the transition for both existing workers and the next generation. That is why we have introduced a clean energy jobs plan to ensure that that transition is as successful as possible.

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Not addressed: Specific plans or commitments for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West were not provided.

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