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Ruth Jones Excerpts

Wednesday 11th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Jo Stevens]

Obviously, the Royal Welsh Show is a landmark event in the calendar in Wales every year. I would be happy to offer the hon. Member a meeting with the Minister responsible for farming at the Wales Office.

[Ruth Jones (Newport West and Islwyn) (Lab)]

5. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales.

[Matt Rodda (Reading Central) (Lab)]

13. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales.

[Mr Speaker]

I call the Chair of the Select Committee.

[Ruth Jones]

Wales has a phenomenal tidal range, which promises green growth and industrial employment to Wales and beyond. The Severn estuary commission has completed its recommendations, and tidal lagoons are ready to go. What steps is the Secretary of State taking with other Cabinet colleagues to ensure that tidal plays a prominent role in the transition to clean energy?

[Dame Nia Griffith]

The Government remain open to well-developed proposals for harnessing tidal range energy. The National Energy System Operator has launched a research innovation project to model the impacts and value of tidal range. I am pleased to tell my hon. Friend that we expect the report from that work tomorrow, and will consider its findings. More broadly, Wales has huge potential for green jobs. In April, the Prime Minister announced a £300 million boost for Great British Energy to invest in offshore wind supply, and Wales is well placed to benefit from that.