Debates between Lord Craig of Radley and Lord Fowler during the 2019-2024 Parliament

National Grid: Capacity

Debate between Lord Craig of Radley and Lord Fowler
Monday 11th January 2021

(3 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Fowler Portrait The Lord Speaker (Lord Fowler)
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We will continue for a further 60 seconds because of the earlier problem.

Lord Craig of Radley Portrait Lord Craig of Radley (CB) [V]
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My Lords, will increased electricity demand require a national grid to place greater reliance on existing submarine power supplies from France, Belgium, the Netherlands and/or southern Ireland? What impact on cost arises following the UK’s departure from the European Union? Will this lead to reconsideration of the future interconnector links planned with Norway and Denmark?