Tourism: Major Energy Infrastructure Projects

Part of Culture, Media and Sport – in the House of Commons at on 16 October 2025.

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Photo of Stephanie Peacock Stephanie Peacock Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

I recognise how important the tourism and hospitality sectors are to Suffolk, and I know that my hon. Friend is a strong champion for them and for her area. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport works closely with other Departments, including DESNZ and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, to ensure that the needs of the visitor economy are considered as part of the planning and delivery of large-scale projects. The Government acknowledge concerns that numerous projects may be consented to in one region, and the cumulative impacts of schemes are considered as they move individually through the NSIP regime. I will reflect her comments to MHCLG, but of course such large infrastructure projects are important for the country.