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

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 26 May to Question 3037, what assessment he has made of the merits of reviewing of the grid charging system.

I recognise the important role that network charges have on the electricity system. Network charging is a matter for Ofgem as the independent regulator. Ofgem is currently reviewing some network charging arrangements and plans to consult on proposals this year. The Department is in close touch with Ofgem to understand how its review proposals can help support the Government’s policy outcomes that will be set out in the energy sector Strategy and Policy Statement, including delivery of a net zero energy system at lowest cost for consumers.