Energy: River Severn
29th June 2011
Dr Francis: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change on that Department's feasibility report on tidal energy options in the Severn estuary; and if she will make a statement.
Mrs Gillan: I have discussed the feasibility report on tidal energy in the Severn estuary with Ministers from the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
While the study does not set out a strategic case for public investment in a tidal energy scheme in the Severn estuary at this time, it does not rule out a barrage scheme as an option in the future, or rule out consideration of any proposals that may come forward from private investors.
