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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 13 December 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 29 December 2023. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Electricity Generation: Renewable Energy

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure thatĀ the Eastern Green Link 1 project has maximum economic benefits, including job creation as mentioned in the National Grid's reportĀ Building the Net Zero Energy Workforce, published in January 2020.

Answer

The Government is committed to maximising economic benefits, including job creation, from all electricity network projects. To address emerging and future workforce demands across the economy, we will publish a Green Jobs Plan in the first half of 2024, which will include a focus on electricity networks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1192
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Electricity generation Job creation Renewable energy
Link
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