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Energy Bill

We support the principle of these amendments. Energy policy of course interacts with environmental policy in many ways. Plans to produce energy from new renewable sources and to store and import gas might, for example, conflict with the need to minimise the impact on the environment, particularly on marine life. It is sensible to ensure that all perspectives are consulted. I will be very interested in the details of the Government's plans to balance these concerns, particularly what sort of measures will be put into place to ensure consultation takes place with all the relevant bodies and parties.