Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, with reference to the Answer of 4 March 2014, Official Report, column 764W, on wind power, whether the Government's decision that there will be no further review of the Renewables Obligation scheme before it closes to new generation on 31 March 2017 would stand it were found that (a) wind turbines and (b) other particular renewables could be competitive without subsidies.

The answer of 4 March 2014 on wind power (Official Report, column 764W) explained that there is no further comprehensive banding review planned for the Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme before it closes to new generation on 31 March 2017.

However, as a principle of responsible budget management, we keep under review whether any further targeted actions or banding reviews for specific technologies may be necessary as a result of, for example, technology costs falling faster than expected. This helps to ensure value for public money and protection of consumers from unnecessary costs.