Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what advice her Department has issued to households on prolonged energy grid interruptions under worst-case scenario planning.

The UK has one of the most reliable energy systems in the world and maintaining a secure electricity supply is a key priority for Government.

As a responsible government it is right that we prepare for all risks, including those that are very unlikely. We work with industry to prepare and exercise robust contingency plans to ensure we are able to effectively respond to a wide range of scenarios.

The Department has worked alongside the Cabinet Office to support the BE READY campaign, which launched on the 22nd October. The campaign provides practical advice to help households prepare for and respond to emergencies, including specific advice for power outages.