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Power Failures

Commons · Question 21761 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

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Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her department is taking to prevent electricity system collapse.

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...