Oral Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“What steps he is taking to promote the planting of trees.”
Tabled: 9 July 2018Answered: 12 July 2018
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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.