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Written question asked by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 January 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 2025. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Thursday, 6 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Great British Energy Bill: Environment Protection

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will publish their assessment which informed their statement under section 20 of the Environment Act 2021 that the Great British Energy Bill will not have the effect of reducing the level of environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law.

Answer

The advice received by the Department regarding the Secretary of State’s statement under section 20 of the Environment Act 2001 is legally privileged. Therefore, this information will not be released.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4367
Session
2024-26
Related items
Community Relations
Friday, 10 January 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Environment protection Great British Energy
Legislation
Environment Act 2021
Great British Energy Bill 2024-26
Link
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