Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to carry out an economic impact assessment for Northern Ireland as part of the Emissions Trading Scheme review in 2028.

The Government will be evaluating the decarbonisation and wider impacts of the maritime regime, including on consumers and businesses, in a review in 2028.

The full scope and detailed approach to the 2028 review of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme are still subject to agreement by the UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority.

While the Government cannot therefore confirm at this stage the specific analytical products that will accompany that review, it will ensure that proportionate and robust analysis is produced to inform that review and support Authority decision‑making.