Darren Paffey MP: written questions

Written questions

• Solar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69480More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential benefits of permitting (a) homeowners, (b) renters and (c) small businesses to install sub-1kW grid-tied solar systems without r

  Answer: In line with the Government’s commitment to unleash a rooftop revolution, households and businesses are permitted to connect small-scale generation (3.68kW or less) to the grid without prior approval from their Distribution Network Operator (DNO). They mu...

  Answered 4 Sept 2025

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• Energy: BillingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66046More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with Ofgem on ensuring that consumers are treated fairly in relation to historic overpayments to energy network operators; and whether he has considered opt

  Answer: The unexpected inflation shock of 2022-23 increased equity value for network companies due to fixed-rate debt financing. Following a public consultation, Ofgem took action to adjust how it regulates network company investment, deliverables and returns, so...

  Answered 15 Jul 2025

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• Water Supply: FluorideDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65068More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of (a) the potential merits of adding fluoride to drinking water and (b) the potential impact of this on oral health for children.

  Answer: Water fluoridation is an evidence based, effective public health intervention for improving the oral health of children and adults. The 2022 Health Monitoring Report showed that five-year-olds were less likely to experience dental caries, and less likely ...

  Answered 10 Jul 2025

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