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Berwick Bank Wind Farm

Tuesday 21 May 2024 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Government works closely with the Scottish Government on energy security and net zero objectives.
  • The UK Government does not comment on live planning cases due to their quasi-judicial status.
  • The questioner highlights the economic impact of delaying the Berwick Bank wind farm project.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen
Climate Scotland Energy
Context

The Berwick Bank wind farm project, a 4.1 GW renewables initiative potentially the largest offshore wind farm globally, faces delays due to lack of decision on consent from the Scottish Government.

Question

What discussions has the Minister had with the Scottish Government regarding the Berwick Bank wind farm project, and is there awareness of the economic impact of not proceeding in this year's contract for difference auction? Are efforts being made to expedite the consenting process?

Answer from Andrew Bowie

The UK Government work closely with the Scottish Government on energy security and net zero objectives, but do not comment on live planning cases due to their quasi-judicial status.

Not addressed: Specific economic impact of delaying decision and speeding up consenting process

How: Do Not Comment On Live Planning Cases

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Q2 Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen
Climate Energy
Context

The Berwick Bank wind farm project, a significant renewable energy initiative with potential to deliver over £8 billion to the UK economy and thousands of jobs, faces delays due to lack of decision on consent from the Scottish Government.

Question

Despite previous assurances that officials will work together, the questioner highlights the economic impact of delaying the Berwick Bank wind farm project. Has the Minister or anyone in his Department spoken with Scottish Ministers about this delay's effect on investment and jobs, and are efforts being made to accelerate the consenting process?

Answer from Andrew Bowie

The UK Government work closely with the Scottish Government on energy security and net zero objectives but avoid commenting on live planning cases due to their quasi-judicial nature.

Not addressed: Specific economic impact of delays and steps to expedite consent process

How: Do Not Comment On Live Planning Cases

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