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Energy: Meters

Asked by Matt VickersConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 78784

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has to review the contractual and regulatory obligations of the Data Communications Company in relation to improving smart meter network connectivity in the North of England.

Answered by Martin McCluskey

The DCC is required by licence conditions to seek to provide coverage to all premises where it is practicable and cost proportionate, and to assess opportunities to increase the overall level of coverage. Ofgem is responsible for regulating the DCC against its obligations.

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