Onshore Wind (Planning Policy) Debate

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Geraint Davies

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Onshore Wind (Planning Policy)

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Business of the House
Thursday 6th June 2013

(10 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Prisk Portrait Mr Prisk
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My right hon. Friend is absolutely right; I have often felt that issues of amenity and landscape are things that people do care about in terms of their environmental considerations. This guidance will help to ensure that the balance is right now.

Geraint Davies Portrait Geraint Davies (Swansea West) (Lab/Co-op)
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The Minister has not made it clear whether this will apply in Wales and England. Irrespective of that, will he confirm that it will mean more wind farms in urban areas and fewer in rural areas, and that more electricity will therefore be generated in Labour constituencies for Conservative constituencies, with the Liberals blowing in the wind, as normal?

Mark Prisk Portrait Mr Prisk
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No, it does not apply to Wales and no, the hon. Gentleman is wrong.

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