Clean Energy Projects

Debated on 11 September 2024

Henry Tufnell:

What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales?

Sec. of State for Wales:

I recently met the Energy Secretary and visited the energy cluster in Pembrokeshire with the Deputy Prime Minister.

The Government have established Great British Energy to drive down bills, create jobs and deliver energy security.

Its new partnership with the Crown Estate will boost new green technologies, such as floating offshore wind in the Celtic sea.

That will supercharge the work already undertaken by the Welsh Government, which the Prime Minister saw at first hand in west Wales with the new First Minister.

Henry Tufnell:

Will the Secretary of State set out how Great British Energy will deliver benefits to the port of Milford Haven and to families across my constituency?

Sec. of State for Wales:

I welcome my hon. Friend to his seat.

I had the privilege of visiting the port of Milford Haven energy cluster in Pembrokeshire with him and the Deputy Prime Minister in August.

I really value the critical role that the port plays in securing the UK’s energy supply, and I am proud that the region is pioneering new green technologies.

We have established Great British Energy to drive investment in those technologies, which will deliver sustainable skilled jobs in Pembrokeshire and across Wales.