Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to UIN 16757, when the Government intends to consult on the implementation of a long-term methane capture scheme, with suitable transitional arrangements.

Defra and the Environment Agency are undertaking research and development to support the design of a potential long-term methane capture scheme and will factor findings into any design proposals.

The Government continues to explore options for a potential transitional scheme. We provide regular updates to the sector and will provide further in due course.