Oral QuestionNorthern Ireland Office

“What steps his Department is taking to support businesses trading between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.”

Tabled: 14 June 2022Answered: 22 June 2022

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Answer from Hansard

Ed Miliband

The hon. Lady raises the important issue that, as a country, we are massively underpowered on community energy. As part of the GB Energy local power plan we will be trying to change that, learning from countries such as Germany and Denmark, which do much better than us. We will certainly look at the issues she raises.