§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what environmental appraisal will be undertaken in respect of the award of contracts to renewables developers under the Fifth Round of the Non Fossil Fuel Obligation. [29017]
§ Mr. BattleI expect projects to be contracted under the fifth Non Fossil Fuel Obligation to demonstrate high standards of environmental performance. This will require developers to consult widely on their project proposals so that their projects meet the concerns of the community likely to be affected. Award of NFFO contract does not confer any special privilege in the planning approval process which must be carried out in the normal way.