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Written question asked by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 14 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2022. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 December 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Tidal Power: Severn Estuary

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department has plans to harness the tidal power of the Severn Estuary.

Answer

The Government is open to considering well-developed proposals for harnessing the tidal range energy in the bays and estuaries around our coastlines, including barrage schemes and other alternatives. Revised guidance in the energy National Policy Statement will be published shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110781
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Tidal power Severn estuary
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk