Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Lord Barker of Battle and Christopher Chope
Gregory Barker
I understand the hon. Lady’s interest in this potentially important project. Ministers are currently considering the evidence from the two-year cross-Government Severn tidal power feasibility study with a view to deciding whether the Government can support a tidal power scheme on the Severn estuary, and if so, on what terms. I cannot say anything today, but we expect to make an announcement shortly.
Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con)
T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.