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Written Question
National Energy System Operator
Tuesday 21st July 2026

Asked by: Torcuil Crichton (Labour - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the resolution procedures available to parties adversely affected by NESO decisions.

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

While the Secretary of State is the sole shareholder of NESO, NESO is operationally independent of Government. Ofgem is the independent regulator of NESO and is responsible for approving its business plan, ensuring cost efficiency and driving high performance. As such, the Secretary of State has made no assessment specifically relating to resolution procedures.

Division Vote (Commons)
15 Jul 2026 - Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) - View Vote Context
Torcuil Crichton (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 313 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 109
Division Vote (Commons)
15 Jul 2026 - Trade Unions - View Vote Context
Torcuil Crichton (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 313 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 109
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jul 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

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Torcuil Crichton - View Speech

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Division Vote (Commons)
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context
Torcuil Crichton (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 328 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 102 Noes - 409
Division Vote (Commons)
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context
Torcuil Crichton (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 329 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 412
Division Vote (Commons)
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context
Torcuil Crichton (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 321 Labour No votes vs 7 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 93 Noes - 323
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context
Torcuil Crichton (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 282 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 97 Noes - 358
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context
Torcuil Crichton (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 263 Labour Aye votes vs 14 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 264 Noes - 90
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Jul 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

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Torcuil Crichton - View Speech

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