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Written question asked by Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 9 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 March 2017 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 14 March 2017. A substantive answer was provided by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Electricity: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effect on electricity prices of the (a) UK leaving the EU and (b) developing Energy Union.

Answer

The UK’s future relationship with EU electricity markets following its exit from the EU will be determined by negotiations between the UK and the EU. The future of the EU Internal Electricity Market will be determined by negotiations on the Commission’s proposals for market design. In both these negotiations the Government remains committed to getting the best deal for consumers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67353
Session
2016-17
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Electricity Prices EU energy policy Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk