Portsmouth South MP demands answers from government over Aquind plans

Portsmouth South representative Stephen Morgan has written to environment secretary George Eustice urging the government to listen to the city’s concerns about the Aquind interconnector project.

If approved by government the Aquind scheme will see large trenches dug from Eastney, through Milton and along Eastern Road to bring electricity from France to a station at Lovedean.

Mr Morgan said: ‘In Portsmouth we are proud of the wildlife that thrives because of the wetlands and proximity to the sea. It is essential that these endangered species are safeguarded.

‘The government-supported initiative Aquind could result in digging up areas near Milton Common, which hosts much of this teeming wildlife.

‘That is why I have written to the environment secretary urging commitments to safeguard our endangered species and demanding regular and continued assessment of damage. The government must now answer these specific questions of concern and be held to account over these proposals.’

Mr Morgan has also raised the issue through parliamentary questions and spoken to the organisation about constituents’ concerns.