Asked by: Mark Pawsey (Conservative - Rugby)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent discussions he has had with Ofgem on the future role of hydrogen in the UK gas networks.
Answered by Kwasi Kwarteng
The Department regularly engages with Ofgem on a range of issues, including the potential role of hydrogen in the GB gas network.
Continued collaboration will be essential in delivering these important programmes.
Asked by: Mark Pawsey (Conservative - Rugby)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans he has for a carbon pricing mechanism after the transition period; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Kwasi Kwarteng
The UK Government and Devolved Administrations on 1 June 2020 set out plans for a carbon pricing mechanism after we leave the transition period. Full details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-of-uk-carbon-pricing.