Written questions

UK Relations with EU

2026-06-17 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 11137 · Official question

Mike Wood

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the answer of 20 May 2026, to Question 216, on UK Relations with EU, whether the UK will also be required to contribute to the EU Cohesion programme in order to participate in the

Answer

The UK is currently negotiating with the EU to link our two Emissions Trading Schemes. We are not seeking to rejoin or participate in the EU ETS. To achieve a link between the UK ETS and EU ETS, we will not be required to contribute to the EU Cohesion Pro...