§ Mr. StunellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions she has had about the United Kingdom's renewable energy manufacturing industry with(a) the devolved Administrations, (b) the regional development agencies, (c) her Department's sustainable energy policy unit and (d) other Government departments; and if she will make a statement. [58542]
§ Mr. WilsonMy right hon. Friend the Secretary and State for Trade and Industry and I have regular meetings with the various parties mentioned on matters including energy policy.
The development of the UK's renewable energy manufacturing industry is an integral part of the Government's strategy for renewable energy, to ensure that the UK obtains maximum advantage, in terms of new jobs and investment opportunities, from the planned expansion in renewable energy generation over the years ahead. We recently established the new unit, Renewables UK, with a specific responsibility to support the UK renewable energy manufacturing industry.