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Written question asked by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Monday, 3 March 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 2025. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 17 March 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 the Written Answer by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath on 27 February (HL5005) is consistent with his Written Answer on 6 February (HL4366) that clause 3 of the Great British Energy Bill would, if enacted, be considered ‘environmental law’.

Answer

The answers are consistent with one another. Whilst the Great British Energy Bill is considered environmental law, it is not proposing any changes to environmental law so there is no basis for the minister to form a view on the need for advice from the Office for Environmental Protection on any matter relating to the natural environment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5401
Session
2024-26
Related items
Great British Energy Bill
Thursday, 27 February 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Great British Energy Bill: Environment Protection
Thursday, 6 February 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Environment protection Great British Energy
Legislation
Environment Act 2021
Great British Energy Bill 2024-26
Link
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