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Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 8 April 2025UIN 42605

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Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for what reason his Department intends to establish Great British Energy as an arm’s length body.

Answered by Michael Shanks

It is our intention that Great British Energy will be a publicly owned energy company and an Arm’s Length Body in line with Cabinet Office guidance. Setting up GBE in this way will ensure the right balance between operational independence and accountability to Parliament.

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