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Power Failures

Asked by Paul DaviesLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 6 January 2026UIN 907157

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with energy suppliers on the adequacy of support for consumers with power outages.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The National Energy System Operator has assured me of its assessment that industry have suitable arrangements in place this winter. Network operators have established customer support measures for power outages, including communications, welfare provision and tailored support for vulnerable customers.

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