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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Climate-related Transition Plan

Tuesday 2 June 2026 · 3 questions

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

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government consulted on manifesto commitment to introduce transition plan requirements for UK regulated financial institutions and large companies
  • Government secured 90 billion of investment in UK clean energy sector since July 2024
  • Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs introduced 'Land Use Framework' to ensure less than 1% of land will be used for solar projects

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Sarah Coombes Lab West Bromwich
Climate
Context

Sarah Coombes is seeking clarity on steps being taken to ensure effective execution of the government's climate plan.

Question

What steps he is taking to ensure the effective implementation of his Department's climate-related transition plan?

Answer from Katie White

This Government have consulted on our manifesto commitment to introduce transition plan requirements for UK regulated financial institutions and large companies, and my Department will publish our response to that consultation shortly.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific steps for effective implementation of the climate-related transition plan were not detailed.

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Q2 Sarah Coombes Lab West Bromwich
Economy Energy Business & Trade
Context

Coombes highlights the growing importance of the net-zero economy and its current value, questioning about the role different types of companies will play in investing in necessary infrastructure.

Question

Given that electrification is essential to the UK's energy future, what role will different types of energy company have in investing in infrastructure for that transition?

Answer from Katie White

Since July 2024, we have secured £90 billion of investment in the UK within the clean energy sector. The CBI report says that this sector is now supporting nearly 1 million jobs in the UK.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific roles different types of energy companies will play were not addressed.

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Q3 Graham Stuart Con Beverley and Holderness
Agriculture & Rural Affairs Environment
Context

Stuart mentions local opposition to a large-scale clean air solar farm, highlighting the concern about industrialising farmland and affecting rural communities.

Question

Will the Minister give the House an undertaking that he will look at the issue with an open mind and listen properly to the people of Skidby, Little Weighton, and Walkington regarding their concerns over large-scale solar developments?

Answer from Katie White

We must ensure that we involve local communities in decisions. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs introduced the 'Land Use Framework', ensuring less than 1% of land will be used for solar projects.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not give a direct commitment to listen properly or consider with an open mind.

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