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Written question asked by Baroness Pidgeon (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 1 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 May 2025. It was answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


UK Battery Strategy Taskforce

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made to the UK Battery Strategy Taskforce.

Answer
  • The UK Battery Strategy taskforce continues to meet regularly, bringing together officials, key industry stakeholders and academia to ensure that the UK battery ecosystem delivers prosperity, growth and economic security.
  • Engagement with the UK sector through the taskforce has informed DBT’s approach to the Industrial Strategy.
  • Advanced Manufacturing is one of the 8 key growth driving sectors at the heart of the Industrial Strategy. This will be an opportunity to signal our commitment to driving investment into the UK battery sector.
  • Our sector plan will take advantage of the UK’s strengths, including our high-quality research institutions and innovative firms, in order to drive sustainable economic growth.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7133
Session
2024-26
Related items
UK Battery Strategy Taskforce
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
UK Battery Strategy Taskforce
Link
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