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24th July 2008

Options for Harnessing Severn Tidal Power

Commenting on the Government's publication of ten possible options for harnessing the tidal power of the Severn estuary, local MP and Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Steve Webb MP, said:

"It is very encouraging that the Government is looking at a wide range of schemes for harnessing the tidal power of the Severn.

"As well as barrages in different locations, it is only right that the study should examine lagoons schemes, fences and other ideas for generating renewable electricity.

"It is vital that the study should be genuinely open to all the alternatives, and the fact that a varied list of alternatives is being considered is a welcome development".