RENEWABLE ENERGY

Early day motion 17, tabled 17 May 2005 by Bill Wiggin (Conservative). Signed by 89 members.

That this House supports the concept and development of renewable energy; is concerned that the Government is concentrating too much of its policy on developing onshore wind farms at the exclusion of other potential renewable energy sources; recognises that some wind turbines can be intrusive, visually unattractive and environmentally damaging in key conservation areas; believes that the views of people in the local community should be a vital consideration when planning applications are submitted; and urges the Government to develop a comprehensive renewable energy strategy that facilitates the development of less developed technologies such as offshore wind, tidal, wave and solar power in order to meet its renewable energy target.

Signatures by party: Conservative 70, Liberal Democrat 7, Scottish National Party 5, DUP 3, Labour 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.