Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the potential impact of the Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre on growth and investment.

The Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) has been a key pillar of this Government’s Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge, backed by over £20 million in funding to date, supporting policy research, evidence gathering and engagement.

The Secretary of State and other Ministers in this Department have regular discussions with counterparts in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), including on how Government can seize the opportunities of the green economy by continuing to support industry and funding green research & development.