Great British Energy Bill — Report (Continued) — Amendment 46 — 11 Feb 2025 at 23:45

Moved by Lord Offord of Garvel

46: After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause-“Impact assessment on erection of pylons(1) Great British Energy must assess the potential impact of the erection of pylons which occurs under or in support of its functions on-(a) local communities, and(b) the environment.(2) If the assessment under subsection (1) determines that the erection of pylons-(a) will cause significant harm to local communities, or(b) will cause significant environmental damageGreat British Energy must not facilitate, encourage or participate in the relevant activity.(3) Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed and annually thereafter, Great British Energy must produce an annual report on the impact of the erection of pylons used to support its activities on local communities and the environment, and lay all such reports before Parliament.”Member's explanatory statementThis would require Great British Energy to assess and report on the impact on local communities and the environment of the erection of pylons used to support its activities.

Ayes 84, Noes 120.

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