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Written question asked by Juliet Campbell (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


National Grid: Infrastructure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the national gird infrastructure's resilience to hazards caused by climate change in (a) Broxtowe, (b) the East Midlands and (c) England.

Answer

Maintaining a secure and resilient energy system is a top priority for Government. We work continually with industry to improve and maintain the resilience and security of energy infrastructure, considering a range of evolving risks and hazards – including changing climate.

The National Energy System Operator, an independent technical body, delivers resilience functions, including understanding and planning system resilience.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6282
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Climate change Infrastructure Standards National grid
Link
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