Climate-related Transition Plan
2026-06-02
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Q1
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Sarah Coombes is seeking clarity on steps being taken to ensure effective execution of the government's climate plan.
What steps he is taking to ensure the effective implementation of his Department's climate-related transition plan?
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.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific steps for effective implementation of the climate-related transition plan were not detailed.
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Q2
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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.
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?
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.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific roles different types of energy companies will play were not addressed.
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Q3
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Stuart mentions local opposition to a large-scale clean air solar farm, highlighting the concern about industrialising farmland and affecting rural communities.
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?
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.
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Assessment & feedback
The Minister did not give a direct commitment to listen properly or consider with an open mind.
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