Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 8600

National Grid: East of England

Tabled: 10 October 2024
Answered: 16 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Patrick Spencer

IndependentCentral Suffolk and North Ipswich

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Norwich-to-Tilbury pylon route on the local agricultural sector.

Answer

Michael Shanks
It is the responsibility of the developers of electricity network projects, in this case National Grid Electricity Transmission, to propose a route and obtain planning permission for that route including assessment of any agricultural impacts. The Governm...

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