Who will pay?

With Brexit taking all our attention, some important reports are going unnoticed.

Ofgem published the Renewables Obligation Annual Report for 2017-2018 on 21 March. The report states that Ofgem paid more than £1.12 billion subsidising renewable electricity generators in Scotland. Hydro plants received £108 million. Wind farms received £880m, an increase of £266m on the previous year.

If Scotland leaves the United Kingdom, Ofgem will not pay these subsidies. The Scottish Government needs to clearly state who will pay these massive subsidies.

GP WILSON Viewforth, Dunbar