Esther McVey MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: TrainingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many staff network events took place in his Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: DESNZ values our Staff Networks, who support colleagues in line with our ‘Inclusive’ Value. The following two Staff Network events took place in May 2025: ‘A listening circle for Trans* colleagues and allies’ and ‘Managing Pain and Fatigue at Work and Bey...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: GenderDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 Apr
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGeoengineeringDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of solar radiation modification technologies on the atmosphere.
Answer: Given the significant uncertainty around the possible risks and impacts of deployment on the climate and environment, the Government is not deploying SRM and has no plans to do so.
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: ContractsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information his Department holds on the number of public sector projects contracted by his Department that have had cost overruns due to mandatory net zero requirements since 5 July 2024
Answer: This information is not held centrally and can only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the transition to net zero on energy security.
Answer: Switching to homegrown clean energy, including renewables and other clean technologies, offers security that fossil fuels simply cannot provide. The Government recognises the challenges in moving away from fossil fuels but the only way to ensure energy se...
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordCarbon EmissionsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential risks that the transition to net zero poses to (a) households and (b) businesses.
Answer: The transition to net zero will be an incredible opportunity for jobs and growth all across the country. As the OBR has noted in its July 2021 Fiscal Risks Report, “the costs of failing to get climate change under control would be much larger than those o...
Answered 27 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSmall Modular Reactors: ProcurementDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, which companies have applied to operate a small modular reactor.
Answer: I understand the Right Honourable Member is asking about small modular reactor technology vendors down-selected to negotiate with Great British Nuclear as part of its ongoing competition. The vendors are: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy International LLC; Holte...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSmall Modular ReactorsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when recent estimate his Department has made of when small modular reactors will be operational.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring new nuclear power stations, such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), will play an important role in helping the UK achieve energy security and clean power while securing thousands of g...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordTidal PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to produce a feasibility study on tidal power.
Answer: The UK possesses tremendous tidal resource and could play a role in balancing the intermittency of wind and solar generation as we transition towards clean power. The UK remains the world leader in tidal stream generation technologies, with around half of...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTidal Power: InvestmentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to invest in tidal power.
Answer: The UK possesses tremendous tidal resource and could play a role in balancing the intermittency of wind and solar generation as we transition towards a carbon-neutral power sector. The UK remains the world leader in tidal stream generation technologies, w...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: Job CreationDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what types of jobs Great British Energy will create; and where those jobs will be (a) in the North west and (b) nationally.
Answer: Great British Energy will create thousands of jobs and build supply chains across the UK, including at its future head office in Scotland. Its investments will support companies across the energy industry, providing opportunities for high quality, well-pa...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to help reduce household energy bills; and when those plans will come into effect.
Answer: The Government believes that the only way to guarantee our energy security and protect billpayers permanently is to speed up the transition away from fossil fuels and towards homegrown clean energy. The creation of Great British Energy will help us to har...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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