Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many direct roles have been created within GB Energy since its establishment.

Great British Energy (GBE) is currently building its permanent workforce following its establishment. GBE has 132 people working for the organisation, which includes permanent GBE staff, individuals seconded to the organisation and contingent workers. Since GBE’s pay case was finalised in April, it has launched significant recruitment and is aiming to reach 200 FTE by April 2027 and 300 FTE by April 2028; with the majority of staff based in their Aberdeen HQ. Through its activities and investments, GBE will also support thousands of jobs across the UK.