Tom Hayes MP: written questions
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Neighbourhood Policing: DorsetHome OfficeTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress she has made on delivering additional neighbourhood police officers in Dorset.
Answer: As part of the Government’s Safer Streets mission, the Home Secretary has made a clear commitment to strengthen neighbourhood policing through the introduction of a Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. This includes delivering an additional 13,000 police off...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BusinessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the the use of energy monitoring systems by businesses to accelerate their progress towards net zero.
Answer: The use of energy monitoring systems can support all types and sizes of business to better understand their energy consumption. It can assist large businesses and their corporate groups to carry out mandatory energy assessments of their buildings, transpo...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BusinessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to promote the adoption of energy monitoring technologies to help businesses identify energy savings.
Answer: Smart meter-enabled energy monitoring technologies are key to helping businesses understand their energy use in an accessible way to identify savings. Since 1st October 2024, the Government has required energy suppliers to provide all small businesses wit...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricians: CertificationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the of the costs faced by (a) electricians and (b) installers in obtaining necessary certifications for renewable energy solutions.
Answer: Short courses for electricians training to install EV chargers and solar PV are estimated to cost £300 and £650 (+ VAT) respectively. For heat pump and heat network courses, the Heat Training Grant offers trainees a £500 discount, which covers most of the...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to expand (a) skills training and (b) apprenticeship schemes in the (i) renewable energy and (ii) energy efficiency sectors.
Answer: The government is committed to the UK becoming a Clean Energy Superpower, achieving clean power by 2030 and net zero carbon emissions by 2050.The government is working to ensure that the current and future skills system in England supports workers to retr...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BusinessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to encourage businesses to (a) engage with knowledge-sharing platforms and (b) share case studies on (i) improving energy efficiency and (ii) using renewable energy.
Answer: The Government is committed to engaging and supporting business small and large through the transition to net zero. We know that SMEs can face particular decarbonisation challenges and it is important they have access to reliable information and advice to...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance Certificates: Business PremisesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to provide (a) financial and (b) advisory support to help commercial property owners meet the new EPC rating guidelines for 2030.
Answer: The Government has consulted on raising non-domestic Private Rented Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and will publish the Government response early next year. The Government continues to engage with trade bodies and other key stakeholders to help prope...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance Certificates: Business PremisesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to encourage businesses to (a) prepare for changes to the minimum EPC rating for commercial properties in 2030 and (b) help the UK meet its net zero targets.
Answer: The Government has consulted on raising non-domestic Private Rented Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and we are aiming to publish the Government response early next year. We will publish updated guidance to support landlords with compliance where neces...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ConservationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16668More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of integration of AI-enabled battery storage technologies in increasing the energy efficiency of homes and businesses.
Answer: Decarbonising heating is one of the biggest challenges facing the UK. Reducing energy demand and powering homes with green energy is a key priority within the Clean Energy by 2030 Mission. A range of technologies to heat the home of the future are likely ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that the Government meets its targets for (a) clean power, (b) net zero and (c) energy security by 2030 in a way that complements the steps it is taking
Answer: In November the Government received advice from the NESO on how to achieve our clean power 2030 target. We will review this advice and outline our approach to clean power by 2030 in our action plan later this year. The move to a clean power system by 2030...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSolar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will reinstate a three-year delivery window for solar (a) in Allocation Round 7 and (b) beyond.
Answer: The Government is committed to accelerating solar deployment to meet clean power 2030 and reviews the Contracts for Difference scheme before every round to ensure it continues to deliver this and other objectives. We will confirm details for Allocation Ro...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the (a) effectiveness of the Contracts for Difference scheme and (b) potential scope for reforming investment mechanisms in renewable energy capacity.
Answer: The Government is committed to accelerating renewables deployment to meet clean power 2030 and the Contracts for Difference scheme will continue to be an important element of this. We are working with industry to consider ways this scheme and other energy...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCarbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the National Energy Security Operator on the potential (a) marginal and (b) lifecycle carbon emissions from (i) gas with carbon capture and storage (CSS), (ii
Answer: Details of Ministers’ and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Published declarations include the purpose of the meeting and the names of any additional external organisa...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBiofuels: Electricity GenerationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much biomass electricity generation contributes to the UK's carbon footprint.
Answer: Government considers the use of sustainable biomass for electricity generation to be low carbon. This assessment takes into account emissions attributed to biomass from across the supply chain.The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero publishes terr...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricity GenerationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the quantity of natural gas reserves required to (a) maintain variable electricity generation and (b) meet electricity demand.
Answer: To ensure security of supply, the electricity system requires generating capacity that can dispatch power in the event of high peak demand, unexpected outage or during periods of low renewable output. As we transition to clean power the government will wo...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordElectricity: ImportsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to reduce the UK's dependence on imported electricity.
Answer: The Government’s upcoming Clean Power 2030 action plan will detail the Government's strategy protect people from increased energy bills caused by volatile global gas markets and accelerate our pathway towards greater energy independence through the deploy...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ExportsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will take steps to make the UK a net exporter of power by 2030.
Answer: The Government will shortly publish the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan which will outline our approach to delivering a clean electricity system which will ensure our energy security, help tackle the climate crisis, create good jobs and protect billpayers. N...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBatteries: Subsidies and Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16087More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of introducing tax (a) incentives and (b) subsidies for battery storage solutions.
Answer: The installation of qualifying energy-saving materials (ESMs) in residential accommodation and buildings used solely for a relevant charitable purpose benefits from a temporary VAT zero rate until March 2027. Following a Call for Evidence (CfE) last year,...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable Heat Incentive SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of reforming the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme to help reduce the cost for installers.
Answer: The Government does not plan to reform the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive in order to reduce the cost for installers. The scheme closed to new applications at the end of March 2022 and no new installations have been carried out since that date.
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: Small BusinessesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to review the (a) accreditation and (b) certification processes for renewable energy installers to ensure that they are accessible for small and medium enterprises.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) sponsors the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) as the national accreditation body. UKAS is independent of government, however DBT is working with UKAS to seek out and assess opportunities for supportin...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSolar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16077More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has plans to revise or increase incentives for (a) solar photovoltaics installations and (b) battery storage solutions to help encourage wider adoption by (i) homeowners and (ii) b
Answer: Details of actions being taken to increase deployment of solar power and battery storage will be set out the forthcoming Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, as well as the forthcoming Solar Roadmap. Since February 2024, the VAT for solar and battery storage has...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to (a) support and (b) incentivise (i) small businesses and (ii) contractors to enter the renewable energy installation market.
Answer: The Government has introduced the £5 million Heat Training Grant, supporting trainees in England taking training relevant to heat pumps and heat networks. For heat pumps, the grant is designed to support businesses with 250 employees or fewer, including s...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Society: EnergyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing additional funding to the voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations for (a) reducing their energy consumption a
Answer: The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme (EES) is a £25.53 million grant programme, set up under the previous government and delivered in 2023/24 and 2024/25 to increase the energy efficiency and long-term sustainability of frontline VCSE organisations.There is ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCivil Society: EnergyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much funding he plans to provide to the voluntary, community, and social enterprise energy efficiency scheme in 2025.
Answer: The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme (EES) is a £25.53 million grant programme, set up under the previous government and delivered in 2023/24 and 2024/25 to increase the energy efficiency and long-term sustainability of frontline VCSE organisations.There is ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: ConservationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to provide long-term funding for (a) local energy efficiency and (b) net zero initiatives.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of local action to help realise our national net zero targets. On energy efficiency, Government will partner with combined and local authorities to roll out the Warm Homes Plan. We are also using devolution deals w...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
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