Oral Question·Home Office
“What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of introducing a substance misuse harm reduction model to tackle acquisitive crime.”
Tabled: 12 September 2023Answered: 18 September 2023
Asked by
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Answer from Hansard
Michael Shanks
That is exactly why we are embarking on upgrading the national transmission system and investing in that. I would gently say that the hon. Member’s party seems to be opposing most of that action at the moment, but it is critical not just for future power sources, but to ensure that we can get power to demand centres where we know there are economic growth opportunities. It is hugely important, and that is why we are driving it forward.