Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 127123

Tidal Power: Finance

Tabled: 14 April 2026
Answered: 20 April 2026
Named Day

Question

Ruth Jones

LabourNewport West and Islwyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps is his Department taking to increase the amount of tidal stream capacity procured in Allocation Round 8.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Government will set out the design of Allocation Round 8, including parameters for all CfD eligible technologies, ahead of the round opening.