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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

AQUIND Interconnector Project

Tuesday 28 November 2023 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Key points

  • The proposed AQUIND interconnector project is a live planning application being redetermined by the Secretary of State.
  • The Secretary of State is following a well-established planning process for the decision.
  • Further details about the case cannot be disclosed beyond what has been stated already.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Morgan Lab Portsmouth South
Energy
Context

The proposed AQUIND interconnector project is under consideration for development consent.

Question

When does she plan to make a decision on the application for development consent for the proposed AQUIND interconnector project?

Answer from Andrew Bowie

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.

Not addressed: specific timeline or decision date for the AQUIND interconnector project

How: Progressing The Work In The Normal Course Of Business

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Q2 Stephen Morgan Lab Portsmouth South
Energy Standards & Ethics
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Andrew Bowie

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.

Not addressed: influence of political donations on the project decision

How: Following A Well-Established Planning Process, Cannot Say Any More About This Live Case

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