<p>The Government undertook a detailed review of the strategic value of a tidal barrage in the Severn – The Severn Tidal Power study – which reported in 2010. Due to the significant costs, environmental and economic impacts, the study concluded that there was no strategic case for a publicly-funded Severn Tidal barrage.</p><p> </p><p>The Government remains open to considering well-developed proposals for harnessing tidal range energy, including barrage schemes and other alternatives.</p><p> </p><p>Dr Kirkby may wish to write to my office and set out the issues he would like to explore in discussion.</p>