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Asked by Clive JonesLiberal DemocratDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 114679

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals on energy independence.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The government is committed to delivering on our Mission to make the UK a Clean Energy Superpower. Where necessary, and subject to parliamentary time, we intend to pursue the primary legislative changes needed to deliver on this Mission. We will set out our plans in due course.

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