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 Local Authorities on accelerating the rollout of onshore wind and solar energy.

The Government recognises the role that local government plays in realising the UK's net zero carbon ambitions for onshore wind and solar.

Through the Local Net Zero Forum, BEIS regularly engages with representatives from local authority organisations on net zero policy and delivery issues.