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Great British Energy: Public Appointments

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 7 May 2025UIN 48557

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether appointments to Great British Energy will be included in the Public Bodies Order in Council; and whether the chair will be classified as a significant appointment.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Once Great British Energy (GBE) is formally designated following Royal Assent of the GBE Bill, we will consider whether to propose an amendment to the Public Bodies Order in Council; and whether the GBE Chair will be classified as a significant appointment.

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