Energy Bill
10:54 am
Guy Johnson: In terms of renewables, we operate the first major offshore wind farm in north Wales. We are also seeking to rapidly expand our renewables business. We are seeking in particular to operate a 90 MW capacity wind farm on Rhyll flats, on which construction has started. The cost of that project, however, is about £190 million. We are also seeking in the longer term to operate a substantial wind farm at Gwynt y Mor. That will produce 750 MW and the cost will be £1.4 billion. There is no delay or lack of willing on our part to expand our renewables business. Indeed, we have publicly stated that, from 2008, our group as a whole will spend £750 million a year on its renewables business. I know it is not a matter for the Committee today, but the issue for us is particularly one of planning where we are suffering substantial delays in that programme.