Written question asked by Lord Birt (Crossbench) on Monday, 15 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Monday, 29 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Drax Power: Subsidies
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect to publish their response to the findings of the Competition and Markets Authority's report into the subsidy regime for Drax.
- Answer
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We welcome the report from the Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) regarding government support for large-scale biomass generation. This report makes clear that DESNZ has given detailed consideration of how the Low Carbon Dispatchable CfD is in line with the principles within the Subsidy Control Act and relevant environmental regulations.
We have carefully considered the recommendations in the report and the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has determined that the subsidy is compliant with the requirements under the Subsidy Control Act. The publication of a response to the SAU report is not required.
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- HL12961
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- 2024-26
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- Subsidies Drax Power Competition and Markets Authority
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