Oral Answers to Questions

Theresa Villiers Excerpts

Tuesday 19th September 2023 Commons Chamber

[Amanda Solloway]

Having experienced fuel poverty myself when I was growing up, I do understand completely how the hon. Gentleman’s constituents feel. That is why the Government are absolutely committed to ensuring that we support people. We have given unprecedented support. We have the warm home discount and the cost of living payment, among many other measures, to help constituents through the cost of living.

[Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet) (Con)]

16. What steps she is taking to help promote the creation of high-skilled jobs in the renewable energy sector.

[The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Claire Coutinho)]

This is a crucial area. There are already over 400,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector and that will rise steeply over time. We are investing billions in skills, including green skills and including 26,000 training opportunities in energy efficiency and low carbon heating.

[Theresa Villiers]

May I urge the Government to give real priority to the creation of apprenticeships in the renewable energy and green sector? That way, we can use net zero to create great opportunities for young people and boost social mobility.