Paul Flynn
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(10 years, 2 months ago)
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Stephen Crabb
I hope that there will be no delay in delivering the electrification project for the Great Western line and the valley lines. We are involved in productive and constructive discussions with Ministers in London and in the Welsh Government to find a way to crack on and deliver that important project for south Wales.
Paul Flynn (Newport West) (Lab)
7. What discussions he has had with businesses in Wales on the effects of energy prices on their international competitiveness.
Mark Tami (Alyn and Deeside) (Lab)
10. What discussions he has had with businesses in Wales on the effects of energy prices on their international competitiveness.
Paul Flynn
Yesterday, more electricity was generated by wind turbines than by nuclear power. Instead of putting money into expensive French nukes, why do we not help business by investing in unused Welsh tidal power, which is infinitely available, absolutely predictable, clean, green, British and belongs to us?
Alun Cairns
The hon. Gentleman makes an important point. The UK needs a diverse range of energy sources. He mentioned tidal power, and there are some exciting projects around Wales at the moment. That is something I want to be closely involved with.