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Written question asked by Lord Beaumont of Whitley (Other (affiliation)), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 January 2008.


Energy: Severn Barrage

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What progress has been made in realising the Severn barrage project since the positive appraisal of the project given in the Sustainable Development Commission's report on tidal power of 1 October.
Answer

I refer the noble Lord to the updates given in the Severn barrage debate on 13 December 2007 (Official Report, cols. 375-408). My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform will be announcing further details on the scope of the feasibility study shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
737; 697 c252WA
Session
2007-08
Related items
Severn Barrage
Thursday, 13 December 2007
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Subjects
Tidal power River Severn
Link
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