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Thérèse Coffey Excerpts
Tuesday 16th January 2024

(11 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Graham Stuart Portrait Graham Stuart
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I apologise for the Secretary of State not being here. I will write to the hon. Lady promptly in answer to her question.

Thérèse Coffey Portrait Dr Thérèse Coffey (Suffolk Coastal) (Con)
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Transparency is important in the development of the energy sector. National Grid is refusing to publish its assessment of Bradwell as a potential landfall site for cables and interconnectors. It must be logical to prioritise brownfield sites with existing connections to the electricity network. Will my right hon. Friend please require National Grid to publish fully its assessment so far?

Graham Stuart Portrait Graham Stuart
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When my right hon. Friend thinks that something is important, she does not let it go. That message will go out clearly from this Chamber, and I will happily work with her to see whether we can find a resolution and give her the information and insight that she requires.