Written questions

National Grid: East of England

Commons · Question 8600 · Tabled 10 Oct 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 16 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Patrick Spencer

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

Answered by Michael Shanks, 16 Oct 2024

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...