Written questions

National Grid: Kent and Suffolk

Commons · Question 27991 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Bowie

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her Department’s latest estimate is of the completion date of the Sea Link transmission reinforcement project.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 16 Sep 2026

Transmission Owners are responsible for delivering transmission projects and are regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem monitors delivery against agreed regulatory delivery dates and holds Transmission Owners accountable for the efficient and timely delivery of networ...