Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 95582

Biofuels: Subsidies

Tabled: 1 December 2025
Answered: 9 December 2025

Question

Barry Gardiner

LabourBrent West

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether biomass subsidies are compatible with the recommendations of the Independent Review of the UK's Greenhouse Gas Removal Strategy.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Independent Review considered the long-term potential for greenhouse gas removals and recommended that the UK adopt a strategic aim to minimise the use of imported biomass. The sourcing of biomass is a commercial decision for generators. However, unde...

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