Onshore Wind Subsidies Debate

Full Debate: Read Full Debate

Onshore Wind Subsidies

Christian Matheson Excerpts
Monday 22nd June 2015

(9 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text
Amber Rudd Portrait Amber Rudd
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

I thank my hon. Friend for her comments.

Christian Matheson Portrait Christian Matheson (City of Chester) (Lab)
- Hansard - -

Which would cause more environmental damage to the Cheshire countryside: a wind turbine or a fracking rig?

Amber Rudd Portrait Amber Rudd
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

I am happy to say that a single wind turbine will still be allowed, if a community wants it. We are very keen to support community energy. As for shale exploration, we are at an early stage and we will have to wait to see how the community responds.