– in the House of Commons at on 23 May 2023.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of developing nuclear fusion technology to provide energy.
What steps he is taking to support energy transition projects in Scotland.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create jobs in green industries.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that its policies align with the polluter pays principle agreed at COP27.
What discussions he has had with Ofgem on the potential impact of fixed-term energy contracts on the hospitality industry.
Whether he is taking steps to increase grid capacity.
What his Department’s policy is on subsidies for new oil and gas exploration.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential role of North sea oil and gas infrastructure in developing carbon capture and underground storage capacity.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act on levels of investment in low-carbon industries.
What steps his Department is taking to support small and medium-sized enterprises with fixed-term energy contracts.
What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential barriers for local authorities in achieving net zero goals.
What recent estimate his Department has made of the number of families in fuel poverty.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Secretary of State was originally the title given to the two officials who conducted the Royal Correspondence under Elizabeth I. Now it is the title held by some of the more important Government Ministers, for example the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
