AQUIND Interconnector Project 2023-11-28
2023-11-28
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Q1
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The proposed AQUIND interconnector project is under consideration for development consent.
When does she plan to make a decision on the application for development consent for the proposed AQUIND interconnector project?
The proposed AQUIND interconnector project is a live planning application currently being redetermined by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, who is progressing the work in the normal course of business.
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specific timeline or decision date for the AQUIND interconnector project
Progressing The Work In The Normal Course Of Business
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The co-owner's donation of over £1 million to the Tories, including contributions to the Prime Minister's constituency party and the Chancellor, raises concerns about potential influence on the decision.
Portsmouth people have waited far too long for the Government to decide against AQUIND. Will the co-owner's donation of more than £1 million to the Tories—including £6,000 to the Prime Minister's constituency party and over £70,000 to the Chancellor—be a factor in the Minister's decision on what is a disastrous project for Portsmouth?
The Secretary of State is following a well-established planning process. I am sorry that I cannot say any more about this live case beyond what I have said already; it is with the Department and the Secretary of State for a decision.
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influence of political donations on the project decision
Following A Well-Established Planning Process
Cannot Say Any More About This Live Case
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