Written question asked by David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Electricity: Prices

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to take further steps to reduce UK electricity prices compared with those in France and Germany.

Answer: The Government is actively working to lower electricity prices by addressing the root causes of high costs. We are reversing years of underinvestment and implementing the largest upgrade to Great Britain’s electricity network in decades, reducing constraint costs and making greater use of affordable renewable energy. Through our Clean Power mission, we are accelerating renewable deployment to lessen the frequency with which gas determines electricity prices. Additionally, Reformed National Pricing will reshape investment decisions and improve system operations. Altogether, these initiatives aim to create a fair, affordable, secure and efficient electricity system, ultimately driving down bills for good.

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