Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what discussions she has had with investors who have sunk costs in the onshore wind pipeline under the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) scheme.

We have extensive contacts with onshore wind developers and investors and have received a range of information on investment in projects in the onshore wind pipeline, including projects in Scotland.

We will be engaging with developers, investors and stakeholders in the coming weeks to consider how best to implement the onshore wind manifesto commitment and will consider carefully the level of investment that is likely to be brought forward under the proposals announced by my rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State on 18 June.