Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the practice of importing energy from other countries during periods of high demand; and what assessment they have made of how that practice affects the stability of the UK's energy supply.

Importing cheaper electricity during peak times reduces the need to turn on carbon-intensive domestic generation. By providing access to a more diverse generation pool that complements our domestic energy mix, interconnectors can help to ensure security of supply in a range of conditions. Our transition to clean energy is carefully managed through the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which sets out how we will maintain energy security while delivering a decarbonised grid/power system.