Ninth Report - Revised (Draft) National Policy Statement for Energy
Select Committee
Business and Trade Committee
HC 1151
25 February 2022
Government response
Fourth Special Report - Revised (Draft) National Policy Statement for Energy: Government response to the Committee’s Ninth Report of Session 2021–22 · published 27 Apr 2023
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
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Conclusion
Para 71
We welcome the clarity in the NPS on undergrounding which will speed up the process...
Conclusion
We welcome the clarity in the NPS on undergrounding which will speed up the process for planning electricity connections through designated areas.
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 74
Overall, we recommend that the revised (draft) NPS needs to place greater emphasis on the...
Recommendation
Overall, we recommend that the revised (draft) NPS needs to place greater emphasis on the impact of climate change and the speed at which new infrastructure will need to be built to meet the Government’s net zero target. It must …
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Government Response Summary
The government repeats the committee's recommendation without offering a response.
Department for Business and Trade
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 75
The revised NPS for energy should be a clear and unambiguous statement of the key...
Recommendation
The revised NPS for energy should be a clear and unambiguous statement of the key principles underpinning the planning framework, thereby allowing a clear statement of intent while also allowing sufficient flexibility to take into account new and emerging technologies. …
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Government Response Summary
Incomplete response. Appears to be the start of a statement about the NPS for energy and technology roadmaps.
Department for Business and Trade
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