NDM6209 - Assembly Debates
Tabled on 11/01/2017 | For debate on 11/01/2017To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
Believes that:
a) the National Grid should use underground or undersea cables or alternatives to carry electricity through National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wales where feasible;
b) there should be a presumption in favour of underground cables or alternatives rather than electricity pylons in any new or current developments in Wales by the National Grid; and
c) a feasibility study should be carried out of the possibility of removing current pylons and replacing them with underground cables or other alternatives.
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Amendments
In sub-point (b) delete 'a presumption in favour of' and replace with 'a preference for'.
Tabled By
In sub-point (c) delete 'a feasibility study should be carried out of the possibility of removing current pylons and replacing them' and replace with 'Ofgem should commit to continue and extend the Visual Impact Provision project for Wales to replace current pylons'.