Oral Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
“What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the development of large-scale solar farms.”
Tabled: 12 November 2025Answered: 18 November 2025
Asked by
Charlie Dewhirst
Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Energy (Michael Shanks)
Ministers in my Department have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of matters, including solar policy, but the large-scale solar projects that are given to the Secretary of State to make quasi-judicial planning decisions on are not part of such conversations. Solar power remains a hugely important part of our energy mix. It is the cheapest and fastest to deploy, and will be a key part of how we meet our mission for clean power by 2030.