Question follow-through · 127432

Wind Power: North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that new offshore wind developments deliver long-term skilled jobs and supply-chain opportunities for communities in the North East.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
15 Apr 2026
Target answer date
20 Apr 2026
Answer
24 Apr 2026 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 15 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that new offshore wind developments deliver long-term skilled jobs and supply-chain opportunities for communities in the North East.

  2. 20 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 24 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    The Government has set out a package of support for offshore wind supply chains and infrastructure of up to £1bn, including £300m from Great British Energy, £400m from The Crown Estate and £300m from industry. Allocation Round 7 secured a record 8.4GW of ...

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