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 BBC Panorama programme entitled The Green Energy Scandal, whether Ofgem is taking steps to investigate if Drax Group plc were aware that biomass fuels used by them originated from non-sustainable sources; and if he will make a statement.

Ofgem undertakes regular audits of Drax’s adherence to their obligations under the Renewables Obligation scheme. As part of ongoing scheme compliance monitoring, an additional assurance audit is underway.