Angus MacDonald MP: written questions 2026

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Written questions

Electricity: NoiseDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106918More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what guidance Ofgem provides to electricity network operators on timescales for rectifying infrastructure found to be operating above permitted noise levels.
Answer: Noise from electricity network infrastructure is not regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem’s remit covers the economic regulation of network operators and the protection of consumers.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
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Electricity: NoiseDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with Ofgem on the enforcement of noise standards for electricity transmission infrastructure.
Answer: Noise from electricity network infrastructure is not regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem’s remit covers the economic regulation of network operators and the protection of consumers.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
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Renewable Energy: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with the Scottish Government on community benefit expectations for renewable energy developments, including the real-terms value of the £5,000 per inst
Answer: As the government explores options for community benefits, we have engaged with stakeholders across Great Britain, including the Scottish and Welsh Governments.
Answered 23 Jan 2026
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Renewable Energy: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Scottish Government on its public consultation on Community Benefits which ended in April 2025.
Answer: The government engages regularly with the Scottish Government regarding community benefits.
Answered 23 Jan 2026
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Renewable Energy: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress his Department has made since the publication of the working paper Community benefits and shared ownership for low carbon energy infrastructure on 21 May 2025.
Answer: The government is in the process of reviewing responses and intends to publish a response setting out our next steps in due course.
Answered 23 Jan 2026
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Energy: BillingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of energy suppliers holding large aggregate customer credit balances on household finances.
Answer: The level of customer credit balances held by energy suppliers is a matter for Ofgem, as the independent regulator. Energy suppliers use credit balances as a way to smooth customer direct debit payments over a year, accounting for seasonal variations in u...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
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Energy: BillingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had on the potential impact of debit card payments on levels of customer credit balances.
Answer: The level of customer credit balances held by energy suppliers is a matter for Ofgem, as the independent regulator. Energy suppliers use credit balances as a way to smooth customer direct debit payments over a year, accounting for seasonal variations in u...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
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Energy: BillingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what guidance his Department issues to energy suppliers on the level of customer credit balances that are considered reasonable for (a) domestic and (b) business energy accounts.
Answer: The Department issues no such guidance to energy suppliers. Requirements for how energy suppliers should treat customer credit balances are included within the Supplier Licence Conditions. These set out consumer standards, rules on credit balances, and wh...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
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Energy: BillingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of energy suppliers requesting increases to Direct Debit payments from customers who are already in credit on those customers.
Answer: The level of customer credit balances held by energy suppliers is a matter for Ofgem, as the independent regulator. Energy suppliers use credit balances as a way to smooth customer direct debit payments over a year, accounting for seasonal variations in u...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
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Small Businesses: VATTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105912More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the VAT registration threshold on the level of recruitment of additional employees or apprentices by small businesses.
Answer: The Government recognises the significant contribution made by small businesses to economic growth and life in the UK. Tax rates and thresholds are one of a range of factors that affect small businesses’ decisions on growth and recruitment, alongside wide...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
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Small Businesses: VATTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105911More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of VAT registration threshold on incentives for small businesses to increase their turnover.
Answer: The Government recognises the significant contribution made by small businesses to economic growth and life in the UK. Tax rates and thresholds are one of a range of factors that affect small businesses’ decisions on growth and recruitment, alongside wide...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
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Small Businesses: VATTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105910More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what data her Department has used to estimate the potential behavioural impacts of changes to the VAT registration threshold on small businesses.
Answer: The Government recognises the significant contribution made by small businesses to economic growth and life in the UK. Tax rates and thresholds are one of a range of factors that affect small businesses’ decisions on growth and recruitment, alongside wide...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
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Small Businesses: VATTreasuryTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105909More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of raising the VAT registration threshold on the public purse.
Answer: The Government recognises the significant contribution made by small businesses to economic growth and life in the UK. Tax rates and thresholds are one of a range of factors that affect small businesses’ decisions on growth and recruitment, alongside wide...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
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