Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that British industry has sufficient access to energy to remain competitive within Europe.

Government works closely with the National Energy System Operator to analyse where the energy we need will come from over the short, medium and long-term and to assess a range of factors that could affect our supplies. This enables early action and decisions to ensure we can meet demand. Energy security and resilience is maintained through a diverse mix of sources.

The Capacity Market is Government’s main tool for security of electricity supply, ensuring the electricity capacity required to meet peak demand for businesses and households is met for up to four years ahead of its use.