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Clean Power: National Security

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 9 January 2026UIN 101012

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Clean Power 2030 on national security.

Answered by Michael Shanks

At its core, the Clean Power 2030 mission aims to deliver a sustainable, secure and resilient energy system for the UK.

The government has worked closely with Ofgem, NESO, businesses, trade unions, and others to accelerate towards our goal of Clean Power by 2030.

The department is committed to working closely across Government and industry stakeholders to take forward the actions needed to develop supply chains that are resilient, sustainable, innovative and secure.

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