Chris Hinchliff MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Landfill: MethaneDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of current timelines for the implementation of a transitional support mechanism for landfill gas operators set out in the Methane Action
Answer: Government recognises that the expiry of Renewables Obligation support from April 2027 could affect the commercial viability of some generators in the landfill gas to electricity sector. DESNZ is progressing the development of a potential transitional sup...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Cells and Hydrogen: Supply ChainsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK hydrogen supply chain on (a) creating skilled jobs and (b) supporting regional growth.
Answer: The hydrogen industry will create investment and jobs across the UK’s industrial heartlands. The UK is well placed to be a global leader in hydrogen supply chains, further supporting regional growth. Our forthcoming Hydrogen Strategy will include the late...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFuel Cells and HydrogenDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that UK-manufactured hydrogen and fuel cell technologies use hydrogen production and usage schemes.
Answer: The Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan sets out a clear plan to support the growth of the UK’s manufacturing base for hydrogen technologies, including deployment certainty and timelines for future Hydrogen Allocation Rounds; the launch of the first trans...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFuel Cells and Hydrogen: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support hydrogen and fuel cell technology manufacturers to invest in (a) new manufacturing facilities and (b) research and development.
Answer: The Government announced a public finance offer for clean energy industries to crowd private investment into sustainable UK supply chains. This includes: a £1 billion Clean Energy supply chain fund; £5.8 billion for the National Wealth Fund to invest acro...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of (a) jobs and (b) investment in the UK hydrogen technology manufacturing sector by 2030.
Answer: The sector is nascent but is expected to grow significantly; the global hydrogen market could exceed $1 trillion by 2050, with the UK well positioned to capture a substantial share. We intend to publish a revised Hydrogen Strategy which will include the l...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFuel Cells and Hydrogen: ResearchDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department plans to take to support research and development into hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
Answer: The Department has allocated around £170 million from the £1bn Net Zero Innovation Portfolio to hydrogen R&D, including £60m for Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 and £31m for Hydrogen BECCS, advancing production, storage, transport, and negative-emission ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFuel Cells and Hydrogen: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support manufacturing of the materials needed for the production of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies within the UK.
Answer: The Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan sets out a clear plan to support the growth of the UK’s manufacturing base for hydrogen technologies, including deployment certainty and timelines for future Hydrogen Allocation Rounds; the launch of the first trans...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFuel Cells and Hydrogen: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to grow the UK’s manufacturing base for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
Answer: The Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan sets out a clear plan to support the growth of the UK’s manufacturing base for hydrogen technologies, including deployment certainty and timelines for future Hydrogen Allocation Rounds; the launch of the first trans...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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