Charlie Dewhirst MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Sizewell C Power Station: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether Sizewell C will be classified as (a) public or (b) private expenditure and borrowing for the purposes of the national accounts.
Answer: While HMG's investments in the project since November 2022 have resulted in the project being consolidated to the government’s balance sheet, a decision on the economic classification of Sizewell C will be made by the Office for National Statistics, indep...
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWind Power: Seas and OceansDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) the fishing sector is consulted and (b) the views of that sector are reflected in the (i) planning and (ii) approval process for offshore wind devel
Answer: The energy National Policy Statements (NPS) set out the consultation requirements for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Developers are required by the Planning Act 2008 to conduct consultation with interested parties on their proposa...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordElectricity: Rural AreasDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to improve the resilience of the electricity distribution network in (a) rural areas and (b) Kilham in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Answer: Energy resilience is important, including in rural areas. We work with the energy industry, regulators and other stakeholders to continually improve and maintain the resilience of energy infrastructure. Great Britain has a highly resilient energy network,...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGas Cookers: CateringDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether (a) fish and chip shops and (b) other catering businesses will be required to replace existing gas cooking equipment.
Answer: Fuel switching from fossil fuels to electricity has the potential to significantly reduce emissions, making a central contribution to our carbon budget commitments. Clean, homegrown energy is the best way to protect billpayers and boost Britain's energy i...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordElectrification: BusinessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of full electrification on (a) fish and chip shops, (b) other businesses and (c) economic growth.
Answer: Fuel switching from fossil fuels to electricity has the potential to significantly reduce emissions, making a central contribution to our carbon budget commitments. Clean, homegrown energy is the best way to protect billpayers and boost Britain's energy i...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWylfa Power StationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will ask the Office for National Statistics to make an assessment of the potential impact of the purchase of the Wylfa power station site by Great British Nuclear on the public sector c
Answer: Great British Nuclear purchased the Wylfa site in 2024, which is recorded as an asset on the Government's balance sheet. As part of its SMR competition, GBN is negotiating with four shortlisted companies, with final decisions to be taken in the spring. No...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSolar Power: Land UseDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 901855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the development of large-scale solar farms.
Answer: As outlined in the clean power action plan last week, solar power will be vital to meeting our mission and bringing down energy bills for good. Solar is one of the cheapest and most-readily available sources of energy we have, and whilst rooftop and other...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Official CarsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 7000 on Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Official Cars, what proportion of journeys taken in a shared vehicle from the Govern
Answer: The Government Car service (GCS) provides vehicles to a number of Government departments. Due to logistical and operational reasons the type of vehicles deployed at each department can vary on a daily or weekly basis. The vehicle fuel type can vary depend...
Answered 7 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Official CarsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 7001 on Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Official Cars, which specific senior officials in his Department have use of the two
Answer: The two official cars DESNZ currently contracts with the Government Car Service are and have been for the use of Ministers.
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: MinistersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what meetings (a) Ministers and (b) his officials have held with external stakeholders since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Details of Ministers’ and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Published declarations include the purpose of the meeting and the names of any additional external organisa...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Official CarsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his Department's policy is on the allocation of Government Car Service cars to senior officials; what the policy was on 24 May 2024; and which senior officials have been granted access t
Answer: DESNZ contracts with the Government Car Service for the provision of two cars for the use of Ministers. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-car-service
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Official CarsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 6 September 2024 to Questions 2306 and 2308 on Ministers: Official Cars, which (a) Ministers and (b) officials in his Department have (i) been allocated a dedicated
Answer: DESNZ contracts with the Government Car Service for the provision of two cars for the use of Ministers. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-car-service Due to logistical and operational reasons the type of vehicles deployed can vary on a...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
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