HC Deb 07 October 2003 vol 411 cc195-6W
Pete Wishart

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will introduce offshore wind farm safety legislation to create a safety zone around the Robin Rigg Offshore. [131473]

Mr. Jamieson

The Government hope to bring forward legislation to create a comprehensive legal framework which applies to all marine renewable energy developments as soon as parliamentary time allows.

Pete Wishart

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport for what reasons he decided to legislate for offshore wind farm safety for Scotland; and whether he consulted the office of the Secretary of State for Scotland before deciding to legislate in this area. [131474]

Mr. Jamieson

The Government hope to bring forward legislation relating to renewable energy developments as soon as parliamentary time allows. Officials in the Department of Transport are in regular contact with those in the Scotland Office and Scottish Executive about a range of issues concerning renewable energy developments. This will ensure fully effective provisions dealing with navigational safety in the vicinity of all offshore renewable energy developments located around the UK.