VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Written Questions

Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 11 December 2025UIN 97958

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what proportion of (a) named day questions and (b) ordinary written questions were responded to by his Department within the required timescale in (i) May 2025, (ii) June 2025, (iii) July 2025, (iv) August 2025, (v) September 2025, (vi) October 2025 and (vii) November 2025.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The Government recognises the importance of the effective and timely handling of written parliamentary questions (PQs).

The proportion of Named Day and Ordinary Written Parliamentary Questions answered on time from May to November is:

Named Day

Ordinary Written

May 2025

98% (1 Question answered late)

100%

June 2025

100%

100%

July 2025

100%

100%

August 2025

100%

100%

September 2025

100%

100%

October 2025

100%

100%

November 2025

100%

100%

The House of Commons Procedure Committee monitors departmental PQ performance and publishes a report of the government’s consolidated PQ data following the end of each session.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim