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[holding answer 20 March 2012]: The building of a vibrant green economy and the promotion of a low-carbon manufacturing base are top priorities for this Government."Last August, the Government published 'Enabling the Transition to a Green Economy'. This sets out the range of levers we are using to drive green growth.""The National Infrastructure Plan sets out our plans for Centres for Offshore Renewable Engineering—and DECC has been working closely with BIS on agreeing the locations and prospectus for the centres.""DECC has set aside up to £200 million for the development of low-carbon technologies including up to £60 million for offshore wind manufacturing infrastructure at port sites in Assisted Areas in England."Policies including the renewables obligation, renewable heat incentive, the green deal, feed in tariffs and new nuclear build will stimulate greater investment in UK manufacturing, strengthening domestic low-carbon supply chains and bringing local jobs. For example, in February, the British and French Governments signed a partnership agreement underpinned by a number of commercial deals in the field of nuclear energy, worth more than £500 million and creating more than 1,500 jobs across the country—including the building of a new factory in Rotherham. |