National Grid: West Yorkshire
Commons · Question 112672 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Imran Hussain
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for new grid connections for businesses in West Yorkshire.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 27 Feb 2026
The Department is working closely with Ofgem, the National Energy System Operator, and the network companies on a suite of reforms to improve grid access and reduce connection times across Great Britain, including West Yorkshire. This includes reforming t...