Net Zero: Cost-Benefit Analysis

Part of Energy Security and Net Zero – in the House of Commons at on 21 May 2024.

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Photo of Justin Tomlinson Justin Tomlinson Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

We are proud to have taken renewables from just 7% under the last Labour Government to 47% today, but my right hon. Friend makes a powerful point about the need to tackle clustering. The Secretary of State reiterated clear guidelines and advice for local authorities and planning committees up and down the country to make sure that we safeguard, wherever possible, our key agricultural lands as part of our commitment on food security.