Oral QuestionDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

“What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the development of large-scale solar farms.”

Tabled: 1 July 2026Answered: 7 July 2026

Asked by

Sarah Bool

Conservative — South Northamptonshire

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

Answer from Hansard

The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Nick Thomas-Symonds)

I thank my hon. Friend for that question; she is a long-standing champion for justice for victims of the infected blood scandal and, indeed, the nuclear test veterans that she mentioned. We are looking to introduce a broad duty of candour—a general duty of candour. I should also point out that criminal sanctions will be really important to punish the most egregious breaches, and I am pleased to confirm today, as the Prime Minister announced in September, that the Bill we will bring forward will include criminal sanctions.