James Cartlidge MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Electricity: SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his department has to ensure that the installation of Battery Energy Storage Systems at the Bramford Substation does not increase the chance of i) fire or ii) environmental risk.
Answer: Details of individual Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects are for developers and local authorities, however their decisions are made within context of the Health and Safety Executive’s regulatory framework. This requires BESS dutyholders to ensu...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPylons: East of EnglandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his department has plans to outline the potential impact that the proposed Norwich to Tilbury pylon line will have on i) the Bramford Substation, and ii) energy security for South Suf
Answer: Norwich to Tilbury is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) for which a Development Consent Order application is currently being examined by the Planning Inspectorate on behalf of the Secretary of State. Given his quasi-judicial role in d...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact of the expansion of Bramford Substation on (a) the probability of a fire and (b) the local environment.
Answer: The expansion of Bramford Substation forms part of the Norwich to Tilbury project, a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) for which a Development Consent Order application is currently being examined by the Planning Inspectorate on behalf ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: ConsumersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress he has made on introducing new consumer protections for heating oil customers.
Answer: We welcome the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) commitment to urgently investigate reports from consumers about their experiences in the heating oil market. The CMA is working to publish the findings of its market study later in June. Ministers c...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordKerosene: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the downstream oil sector on ensure the supply of kerosene to off-grid households in South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in the level of aviation fuel demand on the availability and pricing of kerosene for domestic heating consumers in South Suffolk
Answer: The UK benefits from strong, diverse fuel supply chains, with secure domestic and international routes. The Government is working with industry to monitor supply and maintain stability. We recognise that heating oil users are exposed to short-term global ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel OilDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to monitor heating oil supply levels ahead of winter demand periods.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has conducted contingency planning relating to potential disruption of kerosene supplies used for domestic heating in South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with fuel suppliers regarding the availability of kerosene for domestic heating oil users in South Suffolk.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the resilience of domestic kerosene supply chains for those in South Suffolk who heat their homes with heating oil.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel OilDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how he plans to support people using heating oil as the primary means to heat their homes.
Answer: The Government recognises that many households, particularly in rural and off‑gas‑grid areas, rely on heating oil as their primary source of heat. We continue to monitor heating‑oil supply chains ensuring households can access fuel when needed. Households...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
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