Claire Coutinho MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Nuclear Power: RegulationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7189More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals in the Nuclear Regulation Bill.to implement recommendations 11 and 12 of the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025 in full.
Answer: We are taking forward all of the recommendations of the Nuclear Regulatory Review and have published our implementation plan with all reforms expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The Department is actively progressing work on the Nuclear Regulatio...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: RegulationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has established a dedicated bill team within his Department to oversee the Nuclear Regulation Bill.
Answer: We are taking forward all of the recommendations of the Nuclear Regulatory Review and have published our implementation plan with all reforms expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The Department is actively progressing work on the Nuclear Regulatio...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: RegulationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he intends to introduce the Nuclear Regulation Bill before the summer recess.
Answer: We are taking forward all of the recommendations of the Nuclear Regulatory Review and have published our implementation plan with all reforms expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The Department is actively progressing work on the Nuclear Regulatio...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: RegulationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he intends to introduce the Nuclear Regulation Bill.
Answer: We are taking forward all of the recommendations of the Nuclear Regulatory Review and have published our implementation plan with all reforms expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The Department is actively progressing work on the Nuclear Regulatio...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: CostsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the cost of frequency response services in the electricity grid in each year since 2000.
Answer: The National Energy System Operator (NESO) procures frequency response services as part of a wider suite of balancing services to maintain system frequency within statutory limits. This data is published by NESO in the Monthly Balancing Services Summary.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational GridDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, which organisation is responsible for ensuring that the frequency of the electricity grid remains within statutory limits.
Answer: The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is responsible for operating the Great Britain electricity system and maintaining system frequency within statutory limits. This responsibility is established through NESO's licence obligations, which are oversee...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational GridDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5435More
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.
Answer: 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.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational GridDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what was responsible for the drop in frequency in the electricity grid at 16:00 on 2 May 2026.
Answer: The drop in frequency in the electricity grid on 2 May 2026 was caused by a combination of factors, including a rapid increase in demand coinciding with a net interconnector reduction. Frequency remained within statutory limits at all times.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational GridDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what action he is taking to ensure frequency stability within the GB electricity grid.
Answer: The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is responsible for operating the Great Britain electricity system and maintaining system frequency within statutory limits. This responsibility is established through NESO's licence obligations, which are regulat...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: InvestmentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment, published on 16 February 2026, whether his Department has formally
Answer: We have signed a range of non-legally binding partnerships and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) since July 2024. These are not routinely published or notified to Parliament, in line with HMG policy on non- legally binding instruments.
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: InvestmentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment, published on 16 February 2026, if he will set out each agreement,
Answer: We have signed a range of non-legally binding partnerships and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) since July 2024. These are not routinely published or notified to Parliament, in line with HMG policy on non- legally binding instruments.
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: InvestmentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK and California deepen ties on clean energy to boost investment, published on 16 February 2026, if he will set out each individual
Answer: The Department works closely with counterpart ministries to develop and maintain a range of ongoing partnerships that help advance our Clean Power 2030 Mission and wider priorities including the Growth Mission. We have signed a range of non-legally bindin...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: International CooperationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what memoranda of understanding were signed by Ministers in his Department with i) national governments and ii) representatives of national governments in 2025.
Answer: Departmental Ministers engage with a range of national governments and representatives to support delivery of the department’s objectives. The Department works closely with counterpart ministries to develop and maintain a range of ongoing partnerships tha...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: WomenDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether (a) his Department and (b) the arms length bodies sponsored by his Department are compliant with the Supreme Court ruling in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Minister
Answer: We have set out our expectation that all duty bearers, including Departments and arm’s-length bodies, follow the law as clarified by the Supreme Court ruling and seek specialist legal advice where necessary. The Prime Minister has underlined this recently...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department's press release entitled New auction delivers unprecedented clean, homegrown power, published on 10 February 2026, if he will publish the internal analysis sh
Answer: The press notice 'Notes to editors' section provides a published summary of the analysis. We are not planning any further publications on AR7.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: UK Relations with EUDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the source is for the Government's claim that aligning the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to the EU Emissions Trading Scheme will save British businesses £800 million.
Answer: Linking the UK ETS and EU ETS is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the UK. These include providing businesses with access to a larger, stable carbon market; the removal of regulatory barriers in sectors like CO2 storage; supporting UK ren...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: UK Relations with EUDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department conducted a cost-benefit analysis to support the decision to link the UK Emissions Trading Scheme with the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.
Answer: Government analysis indicates linking could stimulate economic growth, adding billions annually to our economy each year in the long run. Linking the UK and EU ETSs is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the UK. These include for example pr...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: UK Relations with EUDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the additional cost to businesses and consumers since the beginning of 2025 arising from increase UK ETS Allowance prices following the announcement
Answer: The price of carbon allowances in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme is set by the market.As the conveners of the market the Government is not able to comment on current prices and price movements. Linking the UK ETS and EU ETS is expected to bring significa...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: UK Relations with EUDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether any cost benefit analysis conducted by his Department on linking the UK Emissions Trading Scheme with the EU Emissions Trading Scheme assessed the potential impact of higher UK Allowa
Answer: The price of carbon allowances in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme is set by the market.As the conveners of the market the Government is not able to comment on current prices and price movements. Linking the UK ETS and EU ETS is expected to bring significa...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: UK Trade with EUDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Government's position that aligning the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to the EU Emissions Trading Scheme will prevent an £800 million impact from the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mec
Answer: Linking the UK ETS and EU ETS is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the UK. These include providing businesses with access to a larger, stable carbon market; the removal of regulatory barriers in sectors like CO2 storage; supporting UK ren...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the oral answer by the Prime Minister of 3 December 2025, Official Report, column 980, what the evidence basis is for the statement that the energy bills package announced i
Answer: The recent Budget acts to take an average £150 of costs off household energy bills from April 2026. As a result of this action, people can expect to see a significant saving on their bills.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordClimate Change ConventionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many (a) Ministers, (b) special advisers and (c) civil servants from his Department will attend the COP30 summit in Belem in November 2025; and whether these figures apply to (i) his Depa
Answer: The full, confirmed list of delegates who attend COP is published by the UNFCCC each year, after COP has concluded. The UK delegation to COP30 will be significantly smaller than the delegation to COP29 in Baku last year. The UK delegation includes Ministe...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer on 5 November 2025 to Question 86737 on Energy: Prices, for what reason his intention to cut energy bills by £300 by 2030 was not included in his Department's publicati
Answer: The Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan sets out how the UK will continue to reduce emissions in a way that lowers bills and secures good jobs, in line with the landmark 2008 Climate Change Act. In this document and those published alongside it, the go...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether it remains his policy to cut energy bills by £300 by 2030.
Answer: It remains our intention to cut energy bills by up to £300 by 2030. The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the best way to break our dependence on global fossil fuel markets and protect billpayers permanently. The creat...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHeat Pumps: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many heat pump installations have been directly funded by his Department outside the Boiler Upgrade Scheme since July 2024.
Answer: Outside of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, between July 2024 and March 2025 inclusive, there have been 14,218 heat pumps installed under government schemes, including 11,035 under the Energy Company Obligation, 2,097 under the Home Upgrade Grant, 1,086 under t...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
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