Kirsty Blackman MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Wind Power: Planning PermissionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what target timescales his Department has set for the determination of offshore wind and grid connection planning applications; and what steps he is taking to reduce delays in consenting for
Answer: In England and Wales, the Planning Act 2008 sets statutory deadlines for the Examining Authority and the deciding Secretary of State. These do not differ by infrastructure type. The Government is taking multiple actions to speed up the planning process in...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: Skilled WorkersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the finding by the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce that fewer than 10% of energy sector businesses are co
Answer: In October 2025, we published the Clean Energy Jobs Plan, which set out the workforce needed to deliver our clean energy superpower mission.The Department works closely with Skills England, Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Government in delive...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's renewable energy targets that developers in the north of Scotland face higher transmission charges than those in
Answer: Electricity transmission charging arrangements are a matter for Ofgem as the independent regulator. Transmission charges are designed to be cost‑reflective, meaning they reflect the costs imposed on the network by generators connecting in different locati...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLiquefied Natural Gas: ImportsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what comparative assessment his Department has made of the lifecycle emissions of imported liquefied natural gas against domestically produced North Sea gas.
Answer: The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) published analysis in September 2025 comparing the emissions intensity of domestically produced gas with imported liquefied natural gas. This analysis is available on the NSTA’s website.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: North SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he is taking steps to review and revise the DESNZ North Sea Future Plan in consultation with the sector, in response to feedback from energy sector businesses on that plan.
Answer: The 2025 North Sea Future Plan is the government’s response to the “Building the North Sea’s Energy Future” consultation, which engaged extensively with industry, workers and other stakeholders.The government continues to work closely with the sector to d...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity Generation: Fees and ChargesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to reform TNUoS charging arrangements ahead of CfD Allocation Round 8.
Answer: By law, transmission charging arrangements are a matter for Ofgem as the independent regulator. Ofgem are currently reviewing the arrangements and are holding a call for input. Government is supporting Ofgem closely on the review, as part of our wider Ref...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: AberdeenDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answers of 13 June 2025 to Questions (a) 57249, (b) 57250 and (c) 57251, how many departmental roles are based in Aberdeen; what additional roles are planned for the city foll
Answer: As of July 2025, there were 100 staff members based in Aberdeen, comprising a wide variety of roles within the department. The development of the Aberdeen Energy Campus is in its initial stages. In line with the Cabinet Office Thematic Campus principles, ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
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