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Written question asked by Neil Hudson (Conservative) on Friday, 10 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury (Conservative) on Monday, 20 June 2022 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


CF Industries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the closure of CF Industries' Ince plant on supplies of fertiliser and carbon dioxide for the UK.

Answer

We understand this will be distressing news for CF Industries' workers and their families. We are in regular contact with the company and stand ready to support those impacted.

The proposed closure of their Cheshire plant is a commercial decision for CF Industries, it will not impact supplies of CO2. The Billingham plant remains operational.

We source imports of fertiliser and carbon dioxide from a globalised market from a wide range of countries, and continue to produce it domestically at Billingham. The Government continues to analyse the situation to ensure that UK businesses are able to secure fertilisers and carbon dioxide.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15786
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Carbon dioxide Fertilisers Supply chains CF Industries
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk