Clause 92 - Extension of transmission licences offshore
Energy Bill [Lords]
4:00 pm
Mr Norman Baker (Shadow Secretary of State for the Environment, Environment, Food & Rural Affairs; Lewes, Liberal Democrat)
That was an interesting response. The Minister therefore concedes that there is inconsistency in the wording as drafted, but he believes that it may be necessary, depending on the consultation. If consultation is to be meaningful, we have to listen to what it says. Equally, my point is valid. If we have inconsistency of treatment for different areas, it may affect individuals or areas of the United Kingdom differently.
I will not press the amendment, but I am glad to have had the opportunity to flag up the issue. I hope that the Minister will not lose sight of that. There is a need to understand the individual applications that may or may not affect the modifications required, but there is also a need to ensure fairness throughout. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Clause 92 ordered to stand part of the Bill.