Written questions

National Grid: East of England

Commons · Question 8080 · Tabled 8 Oct 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 14 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Patrick Spencer

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions his Department has had with the agricultural community on the construction of the Norwich-to-Tilbury pylon project.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 14 Oct 2024

It is the responsibility of the developers of electricity network projects - in this case National Grid Electricity Transmission - to propose a route and obtain planning permission for that route. The government sets the rules for a robust and independent...