asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they plan to hold discussions with major United Kingdom oil companies to ensure they maintain their commitments to wind-farm projects in the United Kingdom. [HL3437]

Ministers and officials hold regular discussions with a range of companies, including oil companies, which are interested or currently investing in wind farm projects in the UK and in the UK wind industry supply chain. The Government's reforms under the Energy and Planning Reform Bills will also help to reinforce the clear and stable regulatory environment needed to maintain long-term investment in renewable energy in the UK. In addition, we will be consulting in the summer on further measures to enable the delivery of our renewable energy targets.