Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered at on 23 October 2025.
Mary Glindon
Labour, Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the exchequer on funding for the forthcoming climate action plan.
Katie White
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State has regular discussions with my Rt hon Friend the Chancellor of the exchequer on a number of issues.
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