It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I congratulate the hon. Member for Bridgwater on securing this debate and on his excellent representation of his constituents' views here today. The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 protects special areas of conservation and special protected areas, requiring an assessment of whether a plan or project could have an adverse impact on the integrity of a protected site. In this case, Hinkley Point C has applied to remove an acoustic fish deterrent, potentially necessitating compensation for the loss of fish within the Severn estuary site. Pawlett Hams was designated as part of the Bridgwater bay SSSI in 1989 and is important for its network of freshwater ditches and associated invertebrate communities. The Environment Agency has not agreed with the suitability of the Pawlett Hams sites until further evidence and assessment are completed. Hinkley Point C is investigating new locations for salt marsh creation as an alternative to Pawlett Hams, engaging stakeholders ahead of public consultation. The application for a material change is currently in the pre-application stage involving consultation with various bodies including statutory consultees such as the Environment Agency and Natural England. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero will ultimately make the decision based on evidence presented without predetermined views. The proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill aims to accelerate house building, infrastructure delivery, and streamline major projects while also committing to protecting and restoring nature, aiming to halt species abundance decline by 2030 and reverse it by 2042. Solar farms can provide a boost to nature and diversify farm income with up to 140% biodiversity net gain on grazing land. Salt marshes are valuable habitats supporting essential nursery grounds for many fish including sea bass and herring.