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Written question asked by Lord Judd (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Truscott (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 June 2007.


Energy: National Strategic Plan

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What steps they are taking to prepare a national strategic plan for future energy production which takes into account social, environmental and aesthetic considerations for the siting of the energy infrastructure, including that for energy distribution.
Answer

The 2007 planning White Paper Planning for a Sustainable Future sets out government proposals for planning reforms that would facilitate delivery of the infrastructure needed to ensure that national energy needs are met. The Government will be publishing a series of national policy statements on energy that will integrate economic, social and environmental objectives.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4066; 693 c31-2WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Energy Infrastructure Planning Location
Link
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