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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 5 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 14 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Fuel Oil: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on enabling oil fuelled heating homes in Northern Ireland to transition to gas.

Answer

Energy policy is a transferred matter to the Northern Ireland Assembly and Northern Ireland Executive. DESNZ holds regular discussions with NI Executive on broader energy matters, including through our Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Inter-ministerial Group.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28929
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Housing Heating Fuel oil Northern Ireland Natural gas
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk