Written questions

UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Ceramics

Commons · Question 36729 · Tabled 10 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 13 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Gareth Snell

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of being temporarily exempted from the UK emission trading scheme on UK ceramic manufacturers.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 13 Mar 2025

The Government is committed to supporting UK industry to decarbonise, protecting thousands of jobs in regions across the UK and enabling growth and wealth creation.The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) incentivises industries to find the most cost-effe...