Member

The simple truth is that, even with the best will in the world, without having a clear and defined commitment in GB Energy’s objectives and getting this in the Bill, there are no guarantees that this stuff will happen, will happen in the future, and will happen under the next Government if the next Government are of a different political persuasion. GB Energy is an arm’s-length body and we call on the Committee and the Minister to support giving it a specific remit to support community- owned energy projects by including community energy in its objectives and in the statement of strategic priorities.