Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential contribution of (a) the Hydrogen to Humber Saltend project and (b) other similar projects in making the UK a world leader in the (a) elimination of industrial emissions in the UK and the (b) export of such technologies.

Following Phase 1 of the Cluster Sequencing process, the Hynet and East Coast Clusters (which includes the Hydrogen to Humber Saltend project) have been confirmed as Track 1 clusters. This puts these places among the potential early industrial ‘SuperPlaces’ which will be at the forefront of low carbon and renewable technological development. The investment in these places will develop resilient supply chains, support jobs, and position UK companies at the forefront of an exciting growing global market with potential export opportunities.