13. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the environmental impact of the UK Government's decision not to back the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon? OAQ52866

Diolch. It would be for the UK Government to assess the environmental impact of not supporting this national energy infrastructure. Welsh Government has been clear and consistent in its support for tidal lagoons. We remain keen to see the recommendations in the Hendry report supported by UK Government.

Thank you for that response. Further to that, will you as Welsh Government support the development of a public energy company for Wales in order to tackle the issue of developing Swansea bay tidal lagoon?

Well, the Member is probably aware that I did some previous work with another member of Plaid Cymru around this, and it was decided that we did not think that was the most appropriate way forward.