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Power Failures

Commons · Question 907157 · Tabled 18 Dec 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 6 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Paul Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with energy suppliers on the adequacy of support for consumers with power outages.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 6 Jan 2026

The National Energy System Operator has assured me of its assessment that industry have suitable arrangements in place this winter. Network operators have established customer support measures for power outages, including communications, welfare provision...