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Carbon Emissions: Manufacturing Industries

Commons · Question 93554 · Tabled 21 Nov 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 1 Dec 2025

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Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made on the potential impact of net zero policies on (a) the chemical industry on Teesside and (b) the existing industrial base.

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Answered by Chris McDonald, 1 Dec 2025

Just last month [13th November]], I was delighted to accept invitations from the chemicals sector in Teesside, and met with over 15 firms from the sector and their supply chain. I was able to see first-hand some of the outstanding firms, facilities, proje...