Written question asked by Mike Reader (Labour) on Monday, 30 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Electricity: Distribution

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will hold discussions with Ofgem on reducing the time taken to implement reforms to the electricity distribution network.

Answer: The National Infrastructure Commission published recommendations on 21 February on making the electricity distribution network fit for net zero. The Government published a formal response on 7^th July, which agrees with the study’s view that investment in the distribution network is required ahead of need to accommodate expected growth in electricity demand. In developing the response, we have engaged with Ofgem and other delivery partners.

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