Written questions

Electricity: Prices

Commons · Question 129719 · Tabled 24 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Chris Bloore

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Contracts for Difference scheme in decoupling wholesale electricity prices from gas price volatility for household consumers.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 29 Apr 2026

It has not proved possible to respond to my hon. Friend in the time available before Prorogation.