Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 51136
Drax Power Station: Subsidies
Tabled: 9 May 2025
Answered: 15 May 2025
Named DayQuestion
Wera Hobhouse
Liberal Democrat — Bath
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for what reason The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 do not include time limits on extended subsidies to Drax.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe Government agreed Heads of Terms with Drax for short-term support from 2027-2031 to ensure UK security of security, as outlined in the ministerial statement in February. This represents a step-change in arrangements and Drax will provide power only wh...
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