Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mary Glindon and Michael Shanks

Tuesday 15th July 2025 Commons Chamber

[Michael Shanks]

My hon. Friend is right to raise that point. Supporting workers in energy-intensive industries is essential as we transition our economy. The Government will provide over £1.2 billion per year in skills funding by 2028-29, supporting training in renewables, low-carbon construction and advanced engineering. We are also investing over £100 million over three years to develop engineering skills in England and launching new technical excellence colleges to make sure that training stays aligned with employers’ needs. We will also push forward on the clean energy workforce strategy this year.

[Mary Glindon (Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend) (Lab)]

2. What steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to help increase the number of jobs in supply chains in green industries.