Written questions

Energy Supply: Newport West and Islwyn

Commons · Question 59083 · Tabled 11 Jun 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of smart grids enabled by dedicated radio spectrum access on people in Newport West and Islwyn constituency.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 16 Jun 2025

Ofcom is responsible for the management of spectrum in the UK, including allocating spectrum. My officials are working with those in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and with regulators to help establish the evidence base for the futu...