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...