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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the economic impact of the extension to the deadline for the decision on granting a Development Consent Order to the Morgan-Morecambe transmission assets.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the economic impact of the extension to the deadline for the decision on granting a Development Consent Order to the Morgan-Morecambe transmission assets.
The application for development consent was assessed in the usual way against all relevant planning considerations. An extension to the deadline for deciding the application was announced on 14 May by written ministerial statement to Parliament. It would not be appropriate to comment further while the case remains live.
My noble Friend Lord Whitehead, Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, has today made the following Statement:
This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Morgan Offshore Wind Limited and Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Limited for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission...
My noble Friend Lord Whitehead, Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, has today made the following Statement:
This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Morgan Offshore Wind Limited and Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Limited for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission...
In reference to the statement I made today titled Energy Infrastructure Projects, UIN HLWS2, I wish to correct the record that ‘the Secretary of State must make a decision on an application within three months of the receipt of the Examining Authority’s report’, rather than four as originally stated.
In reference to the statement I made today titled Energy Infrastructure Projects, UIN HLWS2, I wish to correct the record that ‘the Secretary of State must make a decision on an application within three months of the receipt of the Examining Authority’s report’, rather than four as originally stated.
This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Morgan Offshore Wind Limited and Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Limited for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets in the East Irish Sea off the coast of North West England, including onshore connection to...
This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Morgan Offshore Wind Limited and Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Limited for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets in the East Irish Sea off the coast of North West England, including onshore connection to...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the company behind the Morgan windfarm pulling out of the project on the proposed Morgan and Morecambe cabling corridor.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the company behind the Morgan windfarm pulling out of the project on the proposed Morgan and Morecambe cabling corridor.
The planning application for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farm Transmission Assets is a live case. The government is unable to discuss matters relating to live planning applications.
The UK is one of the most successful and attractive markets for offshore wind in the world and has seen £62 billion of private investment in clean energy industries since July 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the ability of vulnerable groups to participate in consultations on the Morgan and Morecambe offshore windfarm cabling route.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the ability of vulnerable groups to participate in consultations on the Morgan and Morecambe offshore windfarm cabling route.
The applicant must carry out a consultation in compliance with the Planning Act 2008 as part of the pre-application procedure for any nationally significant infrastructure project such as this. Applicants, the Planning Inspectorate and the Secretary of State must also ensure compliance with the relevant secondary legislation made under the Planning Act 2008, and have regard to the requirements in the Equality Act 2010 (such as Section 149 ‘Public sector equality duty’), providing accessible engagement opportunities for potentially affected parties, including those in vulnerable groups.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether an Equality Impact Assessment was carried out for the Application by Morgan Offshore Wind Limited and Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Limited for an Order Granting Development Consent for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets Project.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether an Equality Impact Assessment was carried out for the Application by Morgan Offshore Wind Limited and Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Limited for an Order Granting Development Consent for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets Project.
A Public Sector Equality Duty Statement forms part of the application for the project, and is available from the Planning Inspectorates website. The Planning Inspectorate is currently finalising its Examination report for this case, which will be submitted on 29 January 2026 to the Secretary of State who then has three months to make the planning decision. All relevant considerations will be taken into account including any equality impacts.
That this House expresses concern over proposed cuts to Irish Sea herring quotas, which threaten Northern Ireland’s fishing communities and economy; notes that local Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute surveys show healthy stocks of the herring population in the Irish Sea; believes that the models used by ICES are flawed; calls on the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affaits to maintain a TAC of 6,000–7,000 tonnes in 2026 to protect the industry and allow time to resolve modelling issues.
That this House expresses concern over proposed cuts to Irish Sea herring quotas, which threaten Northern Ireland’s fishing communities and economy; notes that local Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute surveys show healthy stocks of the herring population in the Irish Sea; believes that the models used by ICES are flawed; calls...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a bespoke skilled worker visa route for people working on NI-GB ferries.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a bespoke skilled worker visa route for people working on NI-GB ferries.
The Immigration White paper, published 12 May, set out proposed reforms in a number of areas including raising the skills threshold to RQF level 6 and for RQF levels 3-5 roles, with time-limited and conditional access to the immigration system only to be provided if the Migration Advisory Committee are content there is an effective workforce strategy in place. Further details will be set out in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many incidents of Russian military activity in (a) the North Sea, (b) the English Channel, (c) the Irish Sea and (d) the North Atlantic his Department has recorded per month for the last 24 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many incidents of Russian military activity in (a) the North Sea, (b) the English Channel, (c) the Irish Sea and (d) the North Atlantic his Department has recorded per month for the last 24 months.
The Royal Navy continuously monitors UK waters and stands ready to respond to the presence of Russian vessels. For reasons of national security, we cannot disclose the specific number of incidents of Russian military activity recorded during any given period.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Government on the potential impact of border checks in the Irish Sea on the (a) availability and (b) shelf life of perishable goods in supermarkets in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Government on the potential impact of border checks in the Irish Sea on the (a) availability and (b) shelf life of perishable goods in supermarkets in Northern Ireland.
The Windsor Framework protects the UK internal market by ensuring the smooth flow of trade across the whole of the UK. Certain checks are required on goods moving through the UK Internal Market System as part of a risk-based and intelligence-led approach to tackling criminality, abuse of the scheme, smuggling and disease risks.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 8 February 2023 to Question 139130 on Shipping: Irish Sea, what progress he has made on launching a call for evidence on Emission Control Areas around the UK coast.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 8 February 2023 to Question 139130 on Shipping: Irish Sea, what progress he has made on launching a call for evidence on Emission Control Areas around the UK coast.
We plan to publish the call for evidence in due course.
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to using the Export Control Act 2002 to filter unsuitable items crossing from Northern Ireland into the Republic of Ireland to prevent a border in the Irish Sea.
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to using the Export Control Act 2002 to filter unsuitable items crossing from Northern Ireland into the Republic of Ireland to prevent a border in the Irish Sea.
The Export Control Act 2002 provides the legal basis for our export control legislation on military and certain dual-use goods. Military list items and certain dual-use items specified within the European Union (EU) Dual-use Regulation (“the Dual-use Regulation”), require an export licence for export from Northern Ireland to Ireland. Export licence applications for these items would be assessed against the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria, which is statutory guidance issued by the Secretary of State and laid before Parliament under section 9 of the Export Control Act 2002. We would not issue an export licence in response to an application where to do so would be inconsistent with the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria. Unless specified within Annex IV of the Dual-use Regulation, dual-use items exported from Northern Ireland to Ireland would not require a licence.
The Windsor Framework ensures the free flow of trade from Great Britain to Northern Ireland through a new green lane, removing unacceptable customs processes. The only checks conducted will be risk-based to target smuggling or criminality in the green lane, highly-controlled goods, or any goods bound for the EU in the red lane.
As the hon. Gentleman knows, when we concluded the Windsor framework, we made sure that there was an extension in the grace period for veterinary medicines to give us the time to find a long-run solution to that particular issue. He should take heart, because on human medicines, which I know are important to him and everyone else in Northern Ireland, we achieved complete and full dual regulation of medicines, as well as a dialogue with the EU to resolve the issues in veterinary medicines. I know that he will want to ensure that we engage closely with him and the UFU, which we have been doing, to find a resolution in the time we have. I know that he will also join me in being very happy that we have protected access to human medicines in Northern Ireland, which was a priority for him and his party.
As the hon. Gentleman knows, when we concluded the Windsor framework, we made sure that there was an extension in the grace period for veterinary medicines to give us the time to find a long-run solution to that particular issue. He should take heart, because on human medicines, which I know are important to him and everyone else in Northern Ireland, we achieved complete and full dual regulation of medicines, as well as a dialogue with the EU to resolve the issues in veterinary medicines. I know that he will want to ensure that we engage closely with him and the UFU, which we have been doing, to find a resolution in the time we have. I know that he will also join me in being very happy that we have protected access to human medicines in Northern Ireland, which was a priority for him and his party.
Will the Prime Minister instruct his officials to publish the list of 1,700 veterinary medicines that will no longer be made available to Northern Ireland vets and the agrifood sector after the grace period has ended? Will he explain to the Ulster Farmers Union why that list has not been given to them? Will he meet me and the Ulster Farmers Union, go through that list, and show us how that has removed the border in the Irish sea?
Will the Prime Minister instruct his officials to publish the list of 1,700 veterinary medicines that will no longer be made available to Northern Ireland vets and the agrifood sector after the grace period has ended? Will he explain to the Ulster Farmers Union why that list has not been given to them? Will he meet me and the Ulster Farmers Union, go through that list, and show us how that has removed the border in the Irish sea?
Will the Prime Minister instruct his officials to publish the list of 1,700 veterinary medicines that will no longer be made available to Northern Ireland vets and the agrifood sector after the grace period has ended? Will he explain to the Ulster Farmers Union why that list has not been given to them? Will he meet me and the Ulster Farmers Union, go through that list, and show us how that has removed the border in the Irish sea?
As the hon. Gentleman knows, when we concluded the Windsor framework, we made sure that there was an extension in the grace period for veterinary medicines to give us the time to find a long-run solution to that particular issue. He should take heart, because on human medicines, which I know are important to him and everyone else in Northern Ireland, we achieved complete and full dual regulation of medicines, as well as a dialogue with the EU to resolve the issues in veterinary medicines. I know that he will want to ensure that we engage closely with him and the UFU, which we have been doing, to find a resolution in the time we have. I know that he will also join me in being very happy that we have protected access to human medicines in Northern Ireland, which was a priority for him and his party.
I am announcing my intention to designate the first Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) – North East of Farnes Deep, Allonby Bay and Dolphin Head. These will contribute to the government’s vision under our UK Marine Strategy for ‘clean, healthy, safe, productive, and biologically diverse ocean and seas’. They will...
I am announcing my intention to designate the first Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) – North East of Farnes Deep, Allonby Bay and Dolphin Head. These will contribute to the government’s vision under our UK Marine Strategy for ‘clean, healthy, safe, productive, and biologically diverse ocean and seas’. They will...
My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Dr Thérèse Coffey) has made the following Statement.
I am announcing my intention to designate the first Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) – North East of Farnes Deep, Allonby Bay and Dolphin Head. These will contribute to...
My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Dr Thérèse Coffey) has made the following Statement.
I am announcing my intention to designate the first Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) – North East of Farnes Deep, Allonby Bay and Dolphin Head. These will contribute to...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to consult on an extension to the existing North Sea Emission Control Area to cover the Irish Sea.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to consult on an extension to the existing North Sea Emission Control Area to cover the Irish Sea.
As set out in the Clean Maritime Plan published in 2021, we have committed to consulting on options for extending the North Sea Emissions Control Area beyond its current geographical limits or establishing new, geographically distinct, Emissions Control Areas around the UK coast. We plan to launch a call for evidence later this year.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, in view of the Government's Net Zero Strategy, what steps he is taking to help facilitate the timely development of wind farms in the Irish Sea, such as Mona offshore windfarm.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, in view of the Government's Net Zero Strategy, what steps he is taking to help facilitate the timely development of wind farms in the Irish Sea, such as Mona offshore windfarm.
The Growth Plan announced significant reforms to the planning system to accelerate delivery of major infrastructure projects. This builds on commitments to accelerate offshore wind deployment in the British Energy Security Strategy.
This will facilitate timely development of UK offshore windfarms including in the Irish Sea. Measures will reduce planning consent time from up to four years to one. They include a fast-track consenting route, strengthening Renewable National Policy Statements, streamlining habitats regulations assessments, and enabling strategic consideration of environmental issues. The Government will continue to work with the Offshore Wind Acceleration Task Force on further options for acceleration.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his Irish counterparts on increasing co-operation in joint naval patrolling of the Irish sea.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his Irish counterparts on increasing co-operation in joint naval patrolling of the Irish sea.
The Royal Navy (RN) continues to have a good working relationship with the Irish Naval Service. However, there has been no recent requirement for me to engage personally with my Irish counterparts regarding joint patrolling in the Irish Sea.
As my right hon. Friend will be aware, as part of a routine response, RN vessels recently monitored Russian surface vessels in the Irish Sea.
Escorting the Russian task group demonstrated that the RN is committed to maintaining maritime security and to co-operating with our allies and partners.