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Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 22 March 2024. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Energy: Planning Permission

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on steps to improve the efficiency of processing planning applications for large energy projects.

Answer

My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State has regular discussions with ministerial colleagues on a number of issues. Planning reform is discussed regularly at Cabinet level and there have been major Government announcements recently on this issue as part of the Autumn Statement and Spring Budget.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19568
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Energy Planning permission Standards
Link
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