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Drax Power Station

Asked by Daisy CooperLiberal DemocratDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 10 September 2024UIN 4019

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make it his policy to hold a substantive debate in the House of Commons on future subsidy arrangements for Drax power station.

Answered by Michael Shanks

No decision has been taken on whether transitional support arrangements should be introduced for biomass generators when their current arrangements end. The Government will consider a range of factors, including a robust assessment of potential value for money for consumers, to inform its decision. This will be subject to appropriate Parliamentary engagement.

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