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Written question asked by David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Renewable Energy: Iron and Steel

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will consider bringing the Contracts for Difference Scheme under the remit of the Procurement Policy Note for Steel, and the national security clauses of the Procurement Act 2023.

Answer

As set out in the recent UK Steel Strategy, the Clean Industry Bonus element of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme rewards offshore wind developers if they use UK steel in their projects. There are currently no plans to bring the CfD scheme under the remit of the Procurement policy note for steel, and the National clauses of the Procurement Act 2023.

The department is committed to working closely across Government and industry stakeholders to take forward the actions needed to develop supply chains that are resilient, sustainable, innovative and secure.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126507
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Iron and steel Procurement Renewable energy
Legislation
Procurement Act 2023
Link
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