Power Failures
Commons · Question 21759 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her Department is taking to prevent (a) power cuts and (b) blackouts.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 8 Sep 2026
Great Britain has a highly resilient energy system. Maintaining a secure electricity supply is a key priority for the Government. Government works closely with industry and regulators to improve and maintain the resilience and security of energy infrastru...