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Written question asked by Ruth George (Labour) on Friday, 26 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 October 2018. It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Monday, 5 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Tidal Power: Cardiff Bay

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the scientific reasons are for not continuing the Cardiff Bay Tidal Power scheme.

Answer

In his statement on Monday 25th June 2015, my rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy informed Parliament that a value for money assessment if the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon and the subsequent programme of lagoons (including the proposed Cardiff Bay lagoon) did not represent value for money for the tax payer and consumer.

The summary value for money statement can be read at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/swansea-bay-tidal-lagoon-value-for-money-assessment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
184404
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Tidal power Science Cardiff Bay
Link
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