Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Amber Rudd and John Pugh
John Pugh (Southport) (LD)
Will the Secretary of State update us on the strike price for tidal energy, and on the negotiations surrounding it?
Amber Rudd
The hon. Gentleman may be aware that we have recently launched a consultation on tidal energy, headed by Charles Hendry. In regard to tidal stream, which he might also be asking about, we have yet to decide how the pot 2 allocation will be taken forward.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Amber Rudd and John Pugh
Amber Rudd
We always work across Government and ensure that everybody is consulted on major changes. The particular issue of solar on public houses will form part of the consultation, and I will be making further announcements in December.
John Pugh (Southport) (LD)
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government agreed a city region deal this week for Merseyside without including the tidal and barrage schemes that were part of the bid. It was said that the Department of Energy and Climate Change was pushing back against them. Is that true?
Amber Rudd
I am afraid I do not have a full answer to give the hon. Gentleman, but I am happy to write to him further when I have an answer.