Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Wednesday, 22 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 June 2022. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Friday, 1 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
West Burton A Power Station
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he approved the agreement between (a) the National Grid and (b) EDF on keeping the West Burton A coal plant open until March 2023.
- Answer
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The extension to operations at West Burton A was made to further boost the UK’s energy security and domestic supply, in light of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. It remains the Government’s firm commitment to end the use of coal power by October 2024.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 23262
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- National Grid plc EDF Group West Burton A power station
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- 2025-05-16 14:42:28 +0100
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