Michael Fallon takes on energy minister role in addition to BIS portfolio
Mon 01 April 2013
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The Prime Minister has appointed BIS minister Michael Fallon MP to the role of Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Mr Fallon will continue with his BIS role. He takes over from John Hayes as an energy minister, reporting to Secretary of State Edward Davey.
A joint DECC/BIS press release says that Mr Fallon's appointment will help to join up the Government’s work on low-carbon industries like nuclear and offshore wind and the supply chain.
Commenting on the appointment, Edward Davey said: “John and I have worked well together as an effective team, and I’m especially grateful for his work on steering the Energy Bill through Parliament. I wish him well in his new post.
“He will help to cement the links I’ve been making across Government as energy is such a critical industry for the UK’s growth prospects, and the creation of green jobs.
Minister Michael Fallon said: “Both departments share a strong focus on business and the economy and I am delighted to be given the opportunity to build on their cross cutting work on this agenda.
“Energy policy has a key role to play in securing sustainable future growth in the economy, strengthening supply chains, keeping people’s bills down and tackling climate change”.
The LowCVP has issued an invitation to Mr Fallon to speak at the Partnership's annual conference which will take place in London on July 11.
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