Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 86534
EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 7 November 2025
Question
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of potential economic merits of linking UK and the EU Emissions Trading Schemes.
Answer
Chris McDonaldLinking is expected to bring significant economic benefits. It would create a larger, stable carbon market, support British businesses through removing trade barriers, support UK renewable rollout and lower electricity costs. Linking is expected to facili...
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