Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Meg Hillier and James Duddridge

Wednesday 4th March 2020 Commons Chamber

[James Duddridge]

I thank my right hon. Friend for his passion for Africa. We are committed to working with African countries to boost renewable energy potential and cleaner energy alternatives. For example, the Africa clean energy programme is working in over 15 countries to increase the deployment of off-grid renewable energy.

[Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch) (Lab/Co-op)]

The Department invested nearly £300 million of taxpayers’ money in the airport on St Helena. Will the Minister update us on whether aircraft can now land and take off from that expensive airport?