Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans he has to establish an independent UK energy policy after the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019; and if will he make a statement.

As set out in the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union white paper, published on the 12 July, the UK is seeking broad energy cooperation with the EU including arrangements for trade in electricity and gas, cooperation with EU Agencies and bodies, and data sharing to facilitate market operations.

Whatever our future relationship with the EU we remain committed to delivering affordable, secure and low-carbon energy.