James Naish

James Naish

Labour — Rushcliffe

Speaking in the House of Commons on 16 September 2025

Debate

Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects: Suffolk Coast

Contribution

Having worked in the energy industry, I continue to be a strong proponent of local area energy plans, because they would empower communities to make decisions about their own energy needs and how much energy they want to export. At the moment the process feels very reactive and is based on private and landowner interests, as opposed to empowering communities across a local authority area to make decisions. Does my hon. Friend agree that it would be helpful to have energy planning on a statutory footing across every local authority in the country?

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