Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what ecological and environmental studies have been planned on the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Project.

The Development Consent Order for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project includes a number of requirements for the developer to undertake ecological and environmental work before the development authorised by the Order can commence. This is required, among other things, in relation to fish and shellfish, avian enhancement and marine mammals.

The work is in addition to that undertaken by the developer as part of its application for development consent. The environmental information provided by the applicant can be found on the Planning Inspectorate`s web-site:

http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk/projects/wales/tidal-lagoon-swansea-bay/.