Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 31564

Energy: Infrastructure

Tabled: 13 February 2025
Answered: 28 February 2025

Question

Robbie Moore

ConservativeKeighley and Ilkley

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of building energy infrastructure on protected peatland.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Government has committed to ensuring nature’s recovery and recognises the vital role of peatlands in storing carbon, tackling climate change and fighting biodiversity loss. The National Policy Statements for energy set out the requirements on develope...

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