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Power Failures

Asked by Liz JarvisLiberal DemocratDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 19 September 2025UIN 76363

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he has taken to ensure plans are in place to manage major power outages.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Maintaining a secure electricity supply is a key priority for Government. DESNZ work closely with the energy industry to ensure robust response plans are in place to mitigate the impacts of energy disruption. These emergency procedures and protocols are set out in the National Emergency Plan for Downstream Gas and Electricity which is available on the GOV.UK website.

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