Laura Sandys
Main Page: Laura Sandys (Conservative - South Thanet)(13 years, 10 months ago)
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Chris Huhne
The hon. Lady will know that we have been in close contact with high energy users. We are happy to continue to meet them to discuss their concerns.
Laura Sandys (South Thanet) (Con)
Is the Department still considering the marine energy parks project, which was proposed before the election? What is its perspective on opportunities for the marine energy sector?
Gregory Barker
We think that there is huge potential for growth in the sector, which now needs to be gripped and driven forward. There has been about a decade of talking about the issue, but no real growth. I was delighted to go to the south-west to convene the new marine energy programme board and to announce that the south-west would host the first marine energy park, consisting of a cluster of marine energy firms. I hope that that will be replicated all round the coast of Great Britain.