Every parliamentary written question tabled by Claire Coutinho this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What estimate he has made of the increase in quantum of energy that GB Energy will generate; and by what timeline.
Great British Energy will invest in, own and operate energy projects which will produce clean, cheap and homegrown energy and make Britain energy secure. The exact impact and timeline of Great British Energy’s interventions will be determined by detailed development and design of the organisation’s functions.
What budget he has allocated for legal costs in the event of legal action from businesses following from his decision not to issue new oil and gas licences.
We do not intend to issue new licences to explore new fields and will share more details on our plans in due course. We do not speculate on possible future legal costs.
How many people received the Winter Fuel Payment in each constituency in the last financial year.
This Government is committed to pensioners – everyone in our society, no matter their working history or savings deserves a comfortable and dignified retirement. Given the substantial pressures faced by the public finances this year and next, the government has had to make hard choices to bring the public finances back under control. The relevant latest statistics can be found at: Winter Fuel Payment statistics for winter 2022 to 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (Winter Fuel Payment statistics, Great Britain, European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland: winter 2022 to 2023).
If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his policy on decarbonising the grid by 2030 on the cost of constructing Sizewell C.
The capital costs for Sizewell C are commercially sensitive, and subject to ongoing development. We cannot comment further on the cost at this time, but we are committed to Sizewell C, which with other new nuclear projects will play an important role in the Government’s vision for achieving energy independence, lowering consumers’ bills, and securing thousands of good, skilled jobs. Work continues at pace to secure a final investment decision.
If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his policy on decarbonising the grid by 2030 on the cost of constructing Hinkley Point C.
Hinkley Point C is not a government project and therefore construction costs are a matter for EDF and its development partners on the project.