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1668854

registered interest
date	09/11/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Renewable Energy: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how her Department plans to take into account changes in the level of costs when setting the Administrative Strike Price for renewable technologies in Allocation Round 6 of the Contracts for Difference.
tabling member constituency	Orkney and Shetland
tabling member printed	Mr Alistair Carmichael
uin	1047
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>The Government reviews auction parameters, including Administrative Strike Prices, ahead of every Contracts for Difference allocation round. Considering recent price volatility and that no offshore wind technologies were successful in Allocation Round 5, the Government has conducted a thorough review of its cost assumptions ahead of Allocation Round 6. The Government will set parameters that reflect the Contracts for Difference scheme’s objective to encourage low-carbon generation whilst considering net zero commitments, energy security and the likely cost to consumers. Core parameters for Allocation Round 6 will be published in November 2023.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart grouped question UIN 1048 question first answered 17/11/2023 07:56:30 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	1442 label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael

1668855

registered interest
date	09/11/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Renewable Energy: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of a 50% increase in Administrative Strike Prices; and whether an increase in those Prices applies to all renewable technologies in Allocation Round 6.
tabling member constituency	Orkney and Shetland
tabling member printed	Mr Alistair Carmichael
uin	1048
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>The Government reviews auction parameters, including Administrative Strike Prices, ahead of every Contracts for Difference allocation round. Considering recent price volatility and that no offshore wind technologies were successful in Allocation Round 5, the Government has conducted a thorough review of its cost assumptions ahead of Allocation Round 6. The Government will set parameters that reflect the Contracts for Difference scheme’s objective to encourage low-carbon generation whilst considering net zero commitments, energy security and the likely cost to consumers. Core parameters for Allocation Round 6 will be published in November 2023.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart grouped question UIN 1047 question first answered 17/11/2023 07:56:30 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	1442 label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael

1668890

registered interest
date	09/11/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Heat Pumps
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the cost effectiveness of ground source heat pump energy production in (a) the UK and (b) North Yorkshire.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	1178
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>The Department has conducted and published research on the cost effectiveness of heat pump technology, including ground source heat pumps, such as the ‘Cost of installing heating measures in domestic properties’ report available <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fcost-of-installing-heating-measures-in-domestic-properties&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C048fb612491d455e48fc08dbe6cc5dd8%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638357537647252964%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DH77wiEAFj4Y8FxJRiMdCB22xwd1nyq1CNwDviPO3vc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>. Research indicates ground source heat pumps are a highly efficient, mature technology capable of decarbonising heating in many UK homes.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 17/11/2023 08:08:55 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1668891

registered interest
date	09/11/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Heat Pumps
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department plans to (a) scope and (b) scale the production of energy through ground source heat pump technology.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	1179
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>The Government is implementing a range of measures to support and scale up the market for heat pumps, including ground source heat pump technology. This includes grants of £7,500 for new heat pump installations under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and investment in training and manufacturing to support the growth of the heat pump supply chain.</p><p> </p><p>The Microgeneration Certification Scheme Installation Database indicates that, across the UK, over 30,800 certified ground source heat pumps have been installed since 2009. The database does not include all heat pump installations, for example, those installed without Government funding support, such as in new buildings.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 17/11/2023 08:08:07 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1668892

registered interest
date	09/11/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Heat Pumps
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential risks of generating ground source heat pump energy; and what plans she has to mitigate these.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	1180
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>Ground-source heat pumps are a mature technology that provide efficient, low carbon heating to buildings. Any risks associated with their deployment and use are managed through Building Regulations, and environmental permitting administered by the Environment Agency.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 17/11/2023 08:06:00 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1668893

registered interest
date	09/11/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Heat Pumps
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what funding her Department plans to provide for research on (a) ground source heat pump technology and (b) good practice in the (i) extraction, (ii) conservation and (iii) distribution of energy produced by such technology.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	1181
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>The Department carries out a range of research to inform the evidence base to meet Net Zero policy aims. Future research may include assessment of ground-source heat pumps amongst other technologies to deliver the transition to low carbon heating. Good practice guidance is available for extraction and the efficient distribution of energy using the technology.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 17/11/2023 08:02:00 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1668894

registered interest
date	09/11/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Heat Pumps: Carbon Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate she has made of the potential carbon cost of ground source heat energy production.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	1182
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>The Department has conducted analysis on the carbon impacts of a range of heating technologies. Heat pumps – including ground source heat pumps – can currently reduce carbon emissions by around 60% or more compared to a gas boiler and this will increase as the power sector decarbonises.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 17/11/2023 07:58:44 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1668994

registered interest
date	09/11/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Electricians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she has held recent discussions with (a) electricians and (b) electrical contracting firms on trends in the level of demand for electrical skills.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	1137
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>Ministers meet regularly with external stakeholders to discuss a wide range of issues.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 17/11/2023 07:51:06 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1669007

registered interest
date	09/11/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Biofuels
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the policy paper entitled Biomass Strategy 2023, published on 10 August 2023, when she plans to publish the updated UK and Global Bioenergy Resource Model.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	1066
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2023 answer text <p>The Government is currently commissioning an independent peer review of the model, and following this, the Government plans to publish the model as soon as practicable.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 14/11/2023 14:36:25 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1669027

registered interest
date	09/11/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many miners were recipients of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme (a) in Easington constituency and (b) nationally in October 2023.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	1094
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2023 answer text <p>As of 30 June 2023, there were 119,651 members in the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme, including 3,563 in Easington constituency. These are the most recent figures available.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 14/11/2023 14:35:24 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris