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Asked by Claire CoutinhoConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 5435

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has received assurances from National Energy System Operator that the drop in frequency in the electricity grid on 2 May 2026 will not be repeated.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Electricity system frequency remained within statutory limits at all times on 2nd May 2026. These statutory limits are defined in the Security and Quality of Supply Standard.

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