Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Answer of 27 April 2026 to Question 128930 relating to Great British Energy staff numbers, how many people working for Great British Energy are employed as (a) permanent, (b) temporary and (c) contingent labour staff from other public sector roles.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

(a) There are currently 30 permanent staff assigned to Great British Energy (GBE).

(b) There are 37 temporarily assigned staff from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, with 21 staff on loan to GBE from other departments across government and 12 secondments from various government departments and external organisations

(c) There are 23 contingent staff assigned to GBE.

GBE has had its Workforce Pay Case agreed and we expect it to significantly ramp up recruitment of permanent roles over the next financial year.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the (a) Director of Communications, (b) Press Secretary and (c) other staff at 10 Downing Street had a work subscription to the Independent newspaper since July 2024.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds - Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office

The Government has access to a range of media outlets.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the aviation sector on the (a) potential impact of jet fuel shortage on the industry and (b) distribution of available jet fuel between different parts of the aviation industry.

Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Secretary of State for Transport and departmental officials have engaged regularly with the aviation sector, including through fortnightly industry roundtables and bilateral discussions, to understand the potential impacts of disruption to jet fuel supply and to support the sector’s resilience.

These discussions have focused on the potential implications of reduced jet fuel availability on airline operations, including impacts on flight schedules, connectivity and the transport of passengers and freight. The Department continues to monitor the situation closely, drawing on industry data and engagement to inform its assessment.

Airlines and industry stakeholders have been clear that they are not currently experiencing jet fuel shortages, and that supply and operations continue broadly as expected. However, the Department for Transport is working closely with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and industry stakeholders on contingency planning.

The Government will continue to engage closely with the aviation sector to ensure that any emerging risks are identified as early as possible and that proportionate and effective mitigations are in place.

Found: (94.4%) Maureen Burke (Labour, Glasgow North East) (added 28 Oct 2024) 32 of 54 (59.3%) Harriet Cross

Found: membership Patricia Ferguson (Labour; Glasgow West) (Chair) Maureen Burke (Labour; Glasgow North East) Harriet Cross