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Richard Graham Excerpts
Tuesday 27th June 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Richard Graham Portrait Richard Graham (Gloucester) (Con)
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Earlier this year, 116 MPs signed a letter I wrote to the Secretary of State urging him to implement the recommendations of the Hendry review for the world’s first ever tidal lagoon. When will a decision be taken?

Lord Harrington of Watford Portrait Richard Harrington
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The Hendry review also said that there are significant questions as to whether tidal lagoons can be cost-effective, and very complex issues are involved. We are fully aware that a Government decision is needed in order for anything to proceed, but it is absolutely right that we take the necessary time to consider this carefully.