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Written question asked by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2024. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 26 July 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Great British Energy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to establish GB Energy.

Answer

The Government has taken immediate action towards establishing Great British Energy – a new publicly-owned energy company, headquartered in Scotland.

The Government has now published the launch statement for Great British Energy, announced a chair and Great British Energy’s first major partnership with The Crown Estate. The Government is also introducing the Great British Energy Bill to Parliament, establishing Great British Energy so it can turbocharge investment in clean, home-grown power – boosting energy independence, creating jobs and tackling climate change.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
318
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Great British Energy
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk