Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the recommendations of the National Infrastructure Commission in the National Infrastructure Assessment, published on 10 July 2018, whether his Department has plans to (a) move offshore wind into pot 1 and (b) provide greater clarity on auction plans.
The Clean Growth Strategy announced up to £557 million of annual support for further Contracts for Difference.
The next competitive auction for less established renewable technologies, including offshore wind, is planned to be held in spring 2019.