Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 127123
Tidal Power: Finance
Tabled: 14 April 2026
Answered: 20 April 2026
Named DayQuestion
Ruth Jones
Labour — Newport 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 ShanksThe Government will set out the design of Allocation Round 8, including parameters for all CfD eligible technologies, ahead of the round opening.