Written questions by Baker.

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government funding of clean energy sources on businesses and local communities.

The Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan is our plan to secure growth, to back Clean Energy Industries and unlock billions more in private investment. The Chancellor announced £61.9bn in capital funding for DESNZ during the Spending Review, underlining both her and the Prime Minister’s commitment to the Clean Energy Mission and net zero. UK energy transition investment reached a record £65bn in 2025, a 32% increase in final investment decisions versus 2024. This investment is vital for achieving greater energy security and delivering economic growth across the UK, benefitting businesses and local communities.

How many and what proportion of care recipients are in fuel poverty in Aldershot.

Fuel poverty statistics for England do not include a breakdown of whether residents of households receive care. Furthermore, the statistics are based on the English Housing Survey, which surveys households and does not include communal establishments. Therefore, the statistics do not cover residents of care homes. The latest statistics for the number and proportion of households in fuel poverty in parliamentary constituencies in England can be found in the published sub-regional fuel poverty Official Statistics, in Table 5:https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/sub-regional-fuel-poverty-data-2024-2022-data.

How many households have been awarded funding for energy efficiency installations under the ECO4 scheme in (a) Aldershot constituency and (b) Hampshire.

ECO4 does not award funding to households, it is an obligation set by Government on large energy suppliers to install energy efficiency measures. To the end of September 2024 (the latest available data by local authority and parliamentary constituency), ECO4 has supported 79 households in the Aldershot constituency and 1,470 households in Hampshire (includes Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth and Southampton local authorities).

Whether he plans to increase funding for renewable energy sources in Aldershot constituency.

We've already had £34.8 billion of private investment announced into the UK’s clean energy industries since July.  Significant investment in our energy system is required no matter what, to replace retiring generation capacity and meet increasing demand. This investment is therefore one we cannot afford not to make. Our 2030 mission will ensure this investment is directed at the technologies, places and people that provide the most affordable, secure and prosperous future for the British public.