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Solar Power and Wind Power: Migrant Workers

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 30 June 2025UIN 61565

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many workers in the (a) wind and (b) solar industry were not British nationals in each year since 2015.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The government is delivering record investment in supply chains to create good, well paid jobs in the construction of renewable energy projects across the country, Through the Office for Clean Energy Jobs we are working to improve terms and conditions for workers.

The specific information requested is not held by the Department.

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