In Parliament - Sarah Jones MP

Photography by Louise Haywood Schiefer.

Business: Natural Gas

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

The Secretary of State works closely with all of Cabinet, discussing a wide range of issues. He is committed to this Government's growth mission and ensuring the UK is a place where businesses...

Vans: Manufacturing Industries

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

A landmark economic deal with the US, announced on 8 May, protects jobs in key sectors including automotive, directly supporting over 320,000 jobs across the UK. The Government also continues to...

Hydrogen: Carbon Emissions

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

Hydrogen will be key in reaching net zero, helping decarbonise industrial processes and heavy transport where it’s harder or more expensive to electrify, complementing wider electrification...

Carbon Capture and Storage: International Cooperation

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government regularly engages with European nations, including Norway, and with international partners on developments in the carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) industry, but has not...

Gas Cookers: Catering

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

Fuel switching from fossil fuels to electricity has the potential to significantly reduce emissions, making a central contribution to our carbon budget commitments. Clean, homegrown energy is the...

Electrification: Business

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

Fuel switching from fossil fuels to electricity has the potential to significantly reduce emissions, making a central contribution to our carbon budget commitments. Clean, homegrown energy is the...

British Steel: Company Liquidations

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

It would be a breach of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act for British Steel to be put into liquidation while the special measures are in place. Prior to the Act becoming law, the...

UK Emissions Trading Scheme

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority consulted on expanding the UK ETS to the waste sector in 2024, including the process for support local authorities until they have decarbonisation...

Question

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

The Faraday Battery Challenge funds battery related research, development of battery materials and technologies, and encourages investment into the UK’s world-class battery facilities. An...

Coking Coal: Scunthorpe

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

British Steel closed its coke ovens in 2023, so is now reliant on imports of coke, a processed coal product. Since the passage of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act, British Steel has...

Energy: Prices

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

This Government recognises high energy prices are a key challenge for UK businesses. Our Clean Power 2030 target is the key to long-term sustainable price reductions. Our mission is for clean...

Carbon Capture and Storage: Buckinghamshire

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

A strong UK CCUS sector will support well paid, highly skilled jobs across the UK, supporting 50,000 jobs in the 2030s across the CCUS industry. Whilst there are no projects that are currently...

Iron and Steel: Manufacturing Industries

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

Steel is one of the Government’s top priorities. We are continuing to develop our upcoming steel strategy which will articulate what is needed to create a competitive business environment...

Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

The Budget committed over £2 billion of funding support to 2030 to unlock capital investment in zero emission vehicle manufacturing and supply chains. This funding will ensure the resilience...

Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

Stellantis’ decision to close its diesel van plant in Luton was a commercial decision taken as part of its response to wider challenges. Regrettably, despite active engagement from...

Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

The Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025 gives Government the power to direct British Steel’s board and workforce, ensure they get paid, and order the raw materials to keep the blast...

British Steel: Scunthorpe

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

Our unique and unprecedented action was related to an individual company no longer acting in good faith. No decisions have yet been made about British Steel's long-term future - that will come at...

Department for Business and Trade: Written Questions

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

A response was published on 12th May 2025 to Questions 47358, 47359, 47360, 47361 and 47362.

Overseas Trade

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

This government recognises the importance of secure and resilient supply chains to the UK’s growth and economic security. DBT is strengthening the UK’s resilience both through sector...

Foreign Investment in UK: North of England

Department for Business and Trade

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

Green investment is a cornerstone of the UKs drive for growth, as set out in the Industrial Strategy Green Paper. For Huddersfield and towns across the North, we actively showcase investment...