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Carbon Emissions

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help the public understand the (a) potential (i) costs and (ii) benefits of reducing and (b) steps they can take to reduce carbon emissions.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
8 Oct 2024
Target answer date
10 Oct 2024
Answer
17 Oct 2024 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help the public understand the (a) potential (i) costs and (ii) benefits of reducing and (b) steps they can take to reduce carbon emissions.

  2. 10 Oct 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 17 Oct 2024

    Answer published

    Net zero will bring significant opportunities to people across the UK such as greater energy security, economic opportunities and good jobs. The Government is committed to bringing people with it on the transition to net zero, empowering them to take acti...

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