Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what measures the Government is taking to expand National Grid capacity.

Government is working at pace with Ofgem, the National Energy System Operator and network companies to deliver reforms to ensure Great Britain’s electricity network can meet growing electricity demand, connect new generation, reduce congestion and maintain secure and reliable supplies.

Measures include reforming planning and consenting, moving to strategic whole-system network planning, supporting supply chains and skills, and streamlining regulation. These reforms aim to accelerate delivery times for major transmission infrastructure while maintaining value for money for consumers.