Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that the time taken for hydrogen policy and funding announcements does not reduce private sector investment into the domestic hydrogen sector.

We understand the importance of providing clarity to businesses across the hydrogen sector. We plan to publish the renewed Hydrogen Strategy, alongside a package of other hydrogen policy documents, as soon as possible.

In relation to the second hydrogen allocation round, we are working hard across government to start the Invite to Offer stage as soon as possible

We understand that many projects are at critical stages, and that timeline certainty is important to support business planning, resource management and engagement with third parties.