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1728421

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	Great British Nuclear: Recruitment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to his Answer of 2 September 2024 to Question 2122 on Great British Nuclear: Recruitment, if he will list (a) the organisations from which personnel have been seconded to Great British Nuclear and (b) the number of personnel recruited from each.
	tabling member constituency	Bath
	tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	5089
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>GBN has grown rapidly as an organisation to deliver on its mission and now has over 100 personnel working for it, including those seconded from a range of organisations. Permanent recruitment for the Executive Team is actively underway and this will be followed by recruitment for the rest of the organisation.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks question first answered 18/09/2024 16:36:16 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
	tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1728451

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	Sizewell C Power Station
	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 he has made of the potential implications for public expenditure of the provision of a further £5.5 billion for additional development support for the proposed new nuclear power plant Sizewell C in (a) the current fiscal year and (b) each of the next four fiscal years.
	tabling member constituency	Bath
	tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	5090
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>While working towards a final investment decision on Sizewell C, we have established a new subsidy scheme of up to £5.5 billion to ensure the government can provide the project with the necessary financial support to remain on track. Decisions about providing investment and support under the scheme will be made in due course and will be subject to the relevant government approval processes, including where appropriate the upcoming Spending Review.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks question first answered 18/09/2024 12:50:33 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
	tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1728533

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	Nuclear Fusion
	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 steps he is taking to support the development of fusion technology.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	5082
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>Fusion supports the Government’s missions to kickstart economic growth and make Britain a clean energy superpower. The commercial process for the STEP powerplant programme is in train, we are investing in cutting-edge research programmes and facilities, and are implementing the UK’s proportionate regulatory framework, strengthening the UK’s role as the global hub for fusion innovation. Together, this will support investment and job creation and help deliver a thriving UK fusion industry.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks question first answered 17/09/2024 06:34:59 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1728534

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	National Grid: 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 he has made of the tonnes of copper that will be required to decarbonise the National Grid by 2030.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	5083
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>Significant infrastructure investment is required to meet the Government’s mission for clean power by 2030 and accelerate to net zero. The equipment, such as cables and transformers, to enable transformation of the grid will be reliant on copper and its associated supply chain. We also recognise the vital role of copper in making wind power possible.</p><p>The Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade and delivered by the British Geological Survey, is undertaking studies to forecast the UK’s demand for critical minerals including copper in our clean energy technologies and energy infrastructure. They will be published later this year.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks grouped question UIN 5084 5086 5087 question first answered 17/09/2024 06:32:41 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1728535

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	National Grid: 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, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of decarbonising the grid by 2030 on demand for copper.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	5084
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>Significant infrastructure investment is required to meet the Government’s mission for clean power by 2030 and accelerate to net zero. The equipment, such as cables and transformers, to enable transformation of the grid will be reliant on copper and its associated supply chain. We also recognise the vital role of copper in making wind power possible.</p><p>The Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade and delivered by the British Geological Survey, is undertaking studies to forecast the UK’s demand for critical minerals including copper in our clean energy technologies and energy infrastructure. They will be published later this year.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks grouped question UIN 5083 5086 5087 question first answered 17/09/2024 06:32:41 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1728536

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	National Grid: 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 he has made of the number of kilometres of new energy transmission lines that will be required to decarbonise the grid by 2030.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	5085
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>The Secretary of State and Head of Mission Control wrote to the Electricity System Operator (ESO) on 23rd August to formally commission advice regarding the key requirements for the Government to meet its clean power commitment by 2030. This includes the transmission network.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fmedia%2F66cda5c1e39a8536eac0532e%2Fsos-chris-stark-letter-clean-power-2030.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C8c50e65fd20840525fa408dcd66c6a2d%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638621008319684952%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9%2BryXzSXo5rDbdEkP5CDjLrYTK7NuxqDtC1hTjtlf8w%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66cda5c1e39a8536eac0532e/sos-chris-stark-letter-clean-power-2030.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>More detail will be provided in the autumn.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks question first answered 17/09/2024 06:34:02 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1728537

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	National Grid: 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 he has made of the quantity and proportion of the copper that will be required to decarbonise the grid by 2030 that will be sourced from overseas markets.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	5086
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>Significant infrastructure investment is required to meet the Government’s mission for clean power by 2030 and accelerate to net zero. The equipment, such as cables and transformers, to enable transformation of the grid will be reliant on copper and its associated supply chain. We also recognise the vital role of copper in making wind power possible.</p><p>The Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade and delivered by the British Geological Survey, is undertaking studies to forecast the UK’s demand for critical minerals including copper in our clean energy technologies and energy infrastructure. They will be published later this year.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks grouped question UIN 5083 5084 5087 question first answered 17/09/2024 06:32:41 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1728538

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	Wind Power: Seas and Oceans
	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 he has made of the quantity of copper that will be required to provide 60 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	5087
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>Significant infrastructure investment is required to meet the Government’s mission for clean power by 2030 and accelerate to net zero. The equipment, such as cables and transformers, to enable transformation of the grid will be reliant on copper and its associated supply chain. We also recognise the vital role of copper in making wind power possible.</p><p>The Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade and delivered by the British Geological Survey, is undertaking studies to forecast the UK’s demand for critical minerals including copper in our clean energy technologies and energy infrastructure. They will be published later this year.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks grouped question UIN 5083 5084 5086 question first answered 17/09/2024 06:32:41 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1728539

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	Zinc: Prices and Supply Chains
	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 he has made of the (a) reliability of supply chains for and (b) resilience to price shocks in the zinc market in the context of his energy policies.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	5088
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>Taking action to ensure that our clean energy supply chains are resilient is a key priority across our missions - both to make the UK a clean energy superpower and kickstart growth.</p><p> </p><p>The Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre (CMIC), sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade and delivered with the British Geological Survey, is currently undertaking an updated criticality assessment, which will assess the economic vulnerability and supply risk of over 80 candidate materials, including zinc.</p> answering member constituency Rutherglen answering member printed Michael Shanks question first answered 17/09/2024 06:29:21 answering member 4998 label Biography information for Michael Shanks
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1728600

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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	Energy: Prices
	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 discussions he has had with (a) Ofgem and (b) energy companies on introducing a social tariff for low-income households.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast South and Mid Down
	tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	5124
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting low-income households this winter, and we are continuing to deliver the Warm Home Discount which provides an annual £150 rebate off energy bills to eligible low-income households. <br> <br>Last month, I met with energy suppliers to discuss the support we will provide to customers struggling with bills this winter, and my team and I will continue to work closely with suppliers in the weeks ahead. The Government expects energy suppliers to do everything they can to support consumers who are struggling with their bills.</p> answering member constituency Peckham answering member printed Miatta Fahnbulleh question first answered 18/09/2024 13:13:13 answering member 5099
	tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna