<p>I am disappointed that the Committee has decided to make a finding of non-compliance with respect to Article 7 as it applies to the United Kingdom's NREAP. The United Kingdom is of course aware of its obligations under Article 7 and will seek to act in compliance with them where those obligations apply. The National Renewable Energy Action Plan was based on the Renewable Energy Strategy which was developed following consultation in 2008.</p><p>We note that the committee found in favour of the UK Government in relation to all the other aspects of the complaint—in particular, those relating to the planning decisions on the wind farm involved. There is no formal role for the NREAP in planning decisions. The policy documents in relation to DECC's energy infrastructure consenting decisions, notably the National Policy Statements, are unaffected by this decision and were in any event subject to public participation as required by</p><p>Article 7. Therefore, the Committee's draft findings are not expected to have an effect on DECC's planning decisions or policy.</p>