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Paul Masterton

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Leaving the EU: Economic Analysis
Tuesday 30th January 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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I call Mary Creagh. Not here—where is she?

Paul Masterton Portrait Paul Masterton (East Renfrewshire) (Con)
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More than half of Scottish energy consumption is met by renewable sources, including the Whitelee wind farm, based near Eaglesham in East Renfrewshire, which is the largest onshore wind farm in the UK, but can the Minister confirm that less-established renewable energy projects in Scotland will be able to compete for the £557 million of funding that is available as part of the clean growth strategies?

Claire Perry Portrait Claire Perry
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As my hon. Friend knows, because we have discussed it several times, we are looking hard at how we use that committed £557 million of support for renewable energy in a way that brings forward projects when there is significant local support. I look forward to continuing the discussion with him.

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