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Large Solar Farms

Proceeding contribution from Alan Whitehead (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 March 2022. It occurred during Debate on Large Solar Farms.

Yes, the right hon. Member is absolutely right. The public should be on board with any development that is going on anywhere concerned with anything. That is a starting point as far as the developments are concerned. It is worth reflecting on the Government’s onshore wind policy. Despite the fact that the public in many areas of England and Wales were in favour of hosting onshore wind, the Government put a moratorium on it. We do not want to go in the other direction as far as public support and renewables are concerned.

I have indulged myself by taking interventions and have gone a little over my time. I hope that Members will understand, however, that my comments are founded on the imperative of solar for the future. Solar needs public support, and a sensible approach must be taken to its deployment if it is to take its desired place in our future renewable firmament.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

710 c124WH 

Session

2021-22

Chamber / Committee

Westminster Hall
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