Oral QuestionDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

What steps he is taking to support workers' rights in the renewable energy sector.

Tabled: 12 March 2025Answered: 18 March 2025

Asked by

Anneliese Midgley

LabourKnowsley

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

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.