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· Earlier
today the Queen delivered her speech outlining the Government’s
plans over the next parliamentary session
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· The
speech outlined 26 bills
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· Included
in this were:
- o Agriculture Bill
- o Trade Bill
- o Environment Bill
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· The
greatly anticipated Energy White Paper due to be published in
Summer 2019 was not mentioned in the Queen’s speech
Dr Nina Skorupska Chief Executive at the REA
commented:
“It is encouraging to hear that both the Agriculture and
Trade Bills will be reinstated in the next parliamentary session.
Even more encouraging is the confirmation that legislation will
be laid for the Environmental Bill which will unlock the UK’s
ability to implement the resources and waste strategy whilst
holding the government to account on green governance.
“Although the plans to outline a National Infrastructure
Strategy are welcomed, we were disappointed that there was no
mention of the Energy White Paper. Already overdue following
government commitments to publish in summer 2019, additional
delays are impacting the UK, and the renewable and clean
technology industry in particular, from planning for the future.
This makes is difficult to instil confidence in potential
investors and progress towards our net zero targets in a unified
and constructive manner.
“We urge the Government to deliver much needed clarification
by publishing the Energy White Paper as soon as
possible.”
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