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Energy: Taxation

Commons · Question 1172 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 22 May 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the (i) UK Emissions Trading Scheme, (ii) Carbon Price Support mechanism, (iii) Renewable Obligation, (iv) Zero Emission Vehicle mandate and (v) wider Net Zero

Answer

Answered by Lucy Rigby, 22 May 2026

Measures including the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, Carbon Price Support, the Renewables Obligation, and the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate contribute to reducing emissions, improving energy security and supporting investment in cleaner technologies. We k...