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Hydrogen: Employment

Commons · Question 128674 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that hydrogen projects supported by Government policy maximise UK supply chain participation and support domestic manufacturing and jobs.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 27 Apr 2026

As set out in the Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan, the Government is committed to building UK manufacturing capacity and jobs. This commitment is demonstrated by the £86.5m proposed package to support ITM Power’s 1GW electrolyser manufacturing expansi...