Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Wind Power: Irish SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the National Audit Office’s report Upgrading the electricity transmission network, published on 11 September 2026, on the proposed Morg
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordElectricity: VATDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what mechanisms will be used to ensure that electricity suppliers pass on the full value of the VAT reduction to domestic customers.
Answer: My Rt. Hon. Friends the Secretary of State and Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer have written to all energy suppliers on this issue. Officials in DESNZ and HM Treasury are also working with energy suppliers on a robust system that ensures this reduction is f...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: VATDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what comparative assessment she has made of value for money of (a) removing VAT from electricity bills and (b) targeted support for households in fuel poverty.
Answer: The Government is tackling rising bills with a tax cut to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills from October 1 in time to impact the next Ofgem price cap. Cutting VAT on electricity bills is expected to take around £45 off the yearly Ofgem price cap ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Westminster Hall SittingsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will provide an estimate of the number of hours were spent (a) responding to and (b) preparing for Westminster Hall Debates by (i) government ministers, (ii) civil servants and (iii) s
Answer: Ministers take their responsibilities to Parliament seriously and prepare accordingly. However, it is not possible to provide an estimate for hours spent preparing Ministers to respond to Westminster Hall Debates. There will be differences in the Civil Se...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordOffice for Nuclear RegulationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of cybersecurity risks associated with the increased use of digital technologies by the Office for Nuclear Regulation.
Answer: ONR is continuing to increase its use of digital technologies to improve efficiency, effectiveness and service delivery. The cyber security of the civil nuclear sector, the ONR, including its digital technologies, is a departmental priority. In line with ...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOffice for Nuclear RegulationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed revisions to the Office for Nuclear Regulation's charging model on nuclear operators of different sizes.
Answer: The Nuclear Regulatory Review set out a stark challenge for all of us; government, regulators and industry. The government is meeting this challenge by taking forward all 47 recommendations, including those that relate to the charging arrangements of the ...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOffice for Nuclear RegulationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what timetable has been set for implementing the lead regulator model referred to in the Office for Nuclear Regulation Strategy 2026.
Answer: The Nuclear Regulatory Review set out a stark challenge for all of us; government, regulators and industry. The government is meeting this challenge by taking forward all 47 recommendations. Delay has a cost, so we have committed to implementing these ref...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordOffice for Nuclear RegulationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to publish guidance on how the Office for Nuclear Regulation will balance facilitating economic growth with maintaining independent regulatory oversight.
Answer: The Nuclear Regulatory Review set out a stark challenge for all of us; government, regulators and industry. The government is meeting this challenge by taking forward all 47 recommendations, including consideration of how to enable the ONR to consider wid...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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