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Electricity Generation

Commons · Question 74383 · Tabled 2 Sep 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help (a) ensure that energy consumers receive a reliable electricity supply and (b) reduce power cuts due to issues with the electricity distribution network.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 8 Sep 2025

Maintaining a secure electricity supply is a key priority for Government. DESNZ works closely with industry to continually improve and maintain the resilience the energy infrastructure, networks and assets to reduce vulnerabilities, and ensure an effectiv...