Question follow-through · 19722
Hydrogen
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with businesses shortlisted under the second Hydrogen Allocation Round on progression to the Invite to Offer stage of negotiations before the end of 2026.
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- Answering body
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Tabled
- 16 Jul 2026
- Target answer date
- 2 Sept 2026
- Answer
- 7 Sept 2026 · 53 calendar days after tabling
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Votes on this topic
- Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5 · 1 Jul 2026
- Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4 · 1 Jul 2026
- Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2 · 1 Jul 2026
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Recorded timeline
16 Jul 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with businesses shortlisted under the second Hydrogen Allocation Round on progression to the Invite to Offer stage of negotiations before the end of 2026.
2 Sept 2026
Target answer date
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7 Sept 2026
Answer published
DESNZ Ministers and officials have met with developers shortlisted in the second Hydrogen Allocation Round on a case-by-case basis to discuss their progress and any issues they may be facing. Guidance on the allocation round process was provided to develo...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
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