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National Grid: East of England

Commons · Question 28618 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 17 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Patrick Spencer

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of whether existing compensation arrangements adequately reflect the impact of the proposed Norwich to Tilbury electricity transmission project on the

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 17 Sep 2026

The government does not agree compensation for individual landowners or businesses affected by the proposed Norwich to Tilbury project. This is a matter for the transmission owner, National Grid, and the landowners or businesses concerned. Where acquisiti...