Energy: Scotland
Commons · Question 111515 · Tabled 6 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Martin Rhodes
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether consenting determinations for critical energy transmission infrastructure in Scotland will be made in line with the 52 week process needed to support the delivery of Clean Power 2030.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 16 Feb 2026
Consenting in Scotland is devolved to Scottish Government. The guidance at Priority Applications for Transmission Infrastructure guidance: Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 - gov.scot is owned and implemented by Scottish Government.