Written question asked by Alex McIntyre (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Katie White (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Severn Estuary: Tidal Power
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the feasibility of the deployment of tidal energy in the River Severn estuary.
- Answer
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We are grateful for the Severn Estuary Commission’s work, and we recognise the potential benefits that tidal range can bring to our energy system. For now, the Government remains open to considering well-developed proposals for harnessing the tidal range energy in the bays and estuaries around our coastlines.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 900228
- Session
- 2026-27
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Tidal power Severn estuary
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- 2026-06-02 13:52:18 +0100
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