Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to take steps to (a) increase the capacity of the grid and (b) improve grid infrastructure.

As set out in the Electricity Networks Strategic Framework, it is anticipated that between £100 billion and £240 billion of investment will be required in the electricity network to enable the energy transition.

Government and Ofgem have already taken action to improve strategic planning of the electricity networks, and speed up consenting and regulatory approvals. The Government has appointed Nick Winser as Electricity Networks Commissioner to advise on how we can go further to accelerate timelines for new transmission network infrastructure.