Mark and I went on to meet representatives of the Cornish Fish Producers Organisation in Newlyn to discuss their concerns over the location of the proposed wave hub, off the coast north of Cornwall. I was delighted that Mark, as Shadow Minister for Cornwall, pledged to investigate concerns regarding the location for a proposed wave hub on Thursday.It is clear that local fishermen have genuine concerns about the location of the wave hub. It appears that conditions at sea may be too severe for the proposed location. Furthermore, this site sits in prime fishing waters and amidst shipping traffic. There may be a more suitable location for the hub but to date those that have raised concerns, including the Cornish Fish Producers Organisation, have received an unsatisfactory response from the Government. Mark has agreed to investigate the delay and seek a satisfactory solution. Whilst we want to exploit natural and sustainable energy resources, it seems a shame to spend millions of pounds on a wave hub that may fail simply due to its location.
