Clause 2
Energy Bill
9:15 am
Stephen Ladyman (South Thanet, Labour)
I give the Minister advance notice of my question now so that he can answer it later. How does this measure interact with the habitats directive? Will the licences be issued irrespective of one’s responsibilities to the habitats directive, with those responsibilities being met later? Or will the person applying for the licence have to fulfil the obligations of the habitats directive before applying for the licence? As I say, I am quite happy if the Minister answers that question later.