Written questions

Carbon Emissions: Industry

Commons · Question 17163 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 17 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of support to de-carbonise heavy industry.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 17 Jul 2026

Government is providing a range of support to decarbonise heavy industry while keeping competitiveness. In May, government announced a new £470m funding package for chemicals and ceramics to back decarbonisation and resilience in these sectors. Government...