Oral Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
“What steps his Department is taking to ensure that the transition to net zero supports rural economies.”
Tabled: 4 June 2025Answered: 10 June 2025
Asked by
Maya Ellis
Labour — Ribble Valley
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Kerry McCarthy)
Happy birthday, Mr Speaker. The Government are committed to ensuring that everyone can access the benefits of our net zero transition, including rural communities, which will play a vital role in creating jobs and hosting infrastructure. That is why we have set up the £5 million Great British Energy community fund to support clean energy project development, including in constituencies like my hon. Friend’s.