Oral Question·Treasury
“What fiscal steps he is taking to help achieve the Government’s net zero emissions target.”
Tabled: 31 August 2021Answered: 7 September 2021
Asked by
Catherine West
Labour — Hornsey and Friern Barnet
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband)
For this Government, good pay and conditions for workers and the role of trade unions must be at the heart of the renewable energy sector, because that is the only route to a fair transition. Since we came to office, EDF Renewables has announced recognition agreements with four major trade unions. We applaud it for its decision, and we want others to follow suit. Through the Office for Clean Energy Jobs, we are also working with industry and trade unions to support fair pay, terms and conditions in the sector.