Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with energy companies on smart meters manufactured by companies based in China.

The Government engages with energy suppliers on all aspects of their smart metering roll out - including procurement of smart meters and supply chain management - as part of overseeing and tracking progress on delivery. Energy suppliers generally procure metering assets from a range of manufacturers to ensure they have access to a sufficient supply to meet their roll out targets.

The Government has not sought to place geographical restrictions on the manufacture of smart meters but does require each device to require certification under the National Cyber Security Centre’s Commercial Product Assurance Scheme prior to being commissioned for use by energy suppliers, and risk assessment reviews are conducted on a regular basis.