Helen Whately MP: written questions

4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025

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Written questions

Solar Power: Lithium-ion BatteriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) revised Battery Safety Management Plan’s adoption of the National Fire Protection Agency 855 (2023) exclusion zone standards and (b) BS
Answer: Under Requirement 3 of the Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 the matters raised are matters for Swale Borough Council after consulting with the Health and Safety Executive and Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Following an appeal by the developer, on 5 July 20...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
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Solar Power: Lithium-ion BatteriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the (a) exclusion zones, (b) fire suppression systems, and (c) environmental risk mitigation measures outlined in the revised Battery Safe
Answer: The issues raised are matters for Swale Borough Council acting in consultation with the Health and Safety Executive and Kent Fire and Rescue Service as set out in Requirement 3 of the Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020. Following an appeal by the developer,...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament record
Solar Power: Lithium-ion BatteriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of measures implemented by (a) the Health and Safety Executive, (b) Kent Fire and Rescue Service, (c) Swale Borough Council, and (d) the Environmen
Answer: Battery safety was considered during the Examination of the development consent application and in the Secretary of State’s decision letter (in particular paragraphs 4.139 and 4.148 to 4.176). Requirement 3 of the Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 made Swa...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
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Solar Power: Lithium-ion BatteriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what accountability mechanisms are in place for (a) the Health and Safety Executive, (b) Kent Fire and Rescue Service, (c) Swale Borough Council and (d) the Environment Agency to ensure the a
Answer: Requirement 3 of the Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 made Swale Borough Council responsible for the regulation of the Battery Safety Management Plan. The plan was informed following consultation with the Health and Safety Executive and Kent Fire and Resc...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament record
Solar Power: Lithium-ion BatteriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 45723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the responsibilities of the (a) Health and Safety Executive, (b) Environment Agency, (c) Kent Fire and Rescue Service and (d) Swale Borough Council are in certifying the safety of Cleve
Answer: Requirement 3 of the Cleve Hil Solar Park Order 2020 made Swale Borough Council responsible for approving the Battery Safety Management Plan after consulting with the Health and Safety Executive and Kent Fire and Rescue Service. There is no requirement fo...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
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Department or topic	Published records
Cabinet Office	2
Department for Business and Trade	3
Department for Education	8
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	5
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	18
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	1
Department for Transport	37
Department for Work and Pensions	74
Department of Health and Social Care	33
Home Office	6
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	16
Treasury	19

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