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Written question asked by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Monday, 4 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Carbon Emissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether she has had recent discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of implementing a carbon border adjustment mechanism.

Answer

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade and Chancellor of the Exchequer engage regularly on matters related to business and trade objectives, including supporting businesses to invest, grow and export.

In December 2023 the Government set out its intention to implement a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism by 2027, explaining that further details on its design and delivery will be subject to consultation this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16066
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Carbon emissions
Link
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