Fracking

Debate between Lord Geddes and Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

Tuesday 7th July 2015 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth]

My Lords, I am happy to give that guarantee. The noble Baroness will be aware that in relation to the north, a wealth asset fund will be created from any exploitation of shale gas, but any treatment will be totally equitable throughout the United Kingdom.

[Lord Geddes (Con)]

My Lords, not for the first time, I ask my noble friend: what are the prospects for tidal power?

[Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth]

My Lords, I am aware of my noble friend’s interest in that. He will be aware that the Swansea lagoon project has planning permission and there are many other promising tidal lagoon projects waiting in the wings. Tidal power is a matter to which the Government are giving close attention. It is a very exciting prospect.

Renewable Energy

Debate between Lord Geddes and Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

Wednesday 24th June 2015 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth]

My Lords, the noble Baroness will be aware that by 2025 electricity generation from unabated coal will represent only 1% of our generation.

[Lord Geddes (Con)]

My Lords, in the context of this Question, what is the Government’s policy on tidal power?

[Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth]

My Lords, my noble friend will be aware that the Swansea tidal lagoon has had planning permission, and we are now looking at the position of tidal power in relation to contracts for difference. It certainly represents an exciting possibility and one that has a lot of support—but I had better say no more than that as I made the planning decision.