Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bob Blackman and Martin McCluskey

Tuesday 18th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Martin McCluskey]

My hon. Friend will have heard me respond on peatlands a moment ago. As I said, there are existing protections for peatland habitats in the national planning policy framework, but I am more than happy to meet him to discuss the Government’s plans for clean power and the impact of them.

[Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)]

T9.   In west London, the development of data centres, other industries and, indeed, much-needed housing is hampered by the fact that the national grid cannot supply enough power. Under the current plans, it will be many years before the grid will be able to cope. What action is the Minister going to take to make sure that west London can contribute to the growing of the UK economy?