Member

As the Minister stated in his opening remarks, the instrument amends the CfD legislative framework to enable—and it is an enabling measure—a CfD to be offered to an existing nuclear generating station to support the continuation of generation. Prior to the instrument, existing nuclear generation stations were eligible for CfD support only where they were intending to increase the capacity of the station by 5 megawatts or more. Given that the amendment purely affects eligibility and does not—as I understand, from the Minister’s opening remarks—mandate the awarding of a CfD, but allows existing nuclear generators to be considered, I hope that the following comments, which reinforce those made by the noble Earl, Lord Russell, will be taken into consideration.