Draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026 Debate
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Josh Fenton-Glynn
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Draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026
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Josh Fenton-Glynn (Calder Valley) (Lab)
It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. I am always pleased to take part in a Delegated Legislation Committee, but I am particularly pleased to speak in this one, given that it reminds us that it is imperative that we build the infrastructure we need for net zero, and ensure that it is backed up with appropriate support and mitigations for the environmental impact it may have. On a similar note, when it comes to onshore wind, I have concerns about how we best understand, avoid and mitigate the impact of building wind turbines. We should ensure that regulation that rightly protects peatlands from housing is extended to energy projects like those.
These regulations are a good example of that awareness. We must understand the impact of renewable energy on nature and act accordingly. I am really glad to see that DEFRA has committed to taking a role, and I am proud to support these regulations in the hope that it continues to do so.