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Energy: Meters

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the smart meter network in North East Scotland.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
14 Nov 2024
Target answer date
18 Nov 2024
Answer
21 Nov 2024 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 14 Nov 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the smart meter network in North East Scotland.

  2. 18 Nov 2024

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 21 Nov 2024

    Answer published

    The Government recognises that too many households across GB are currently unable to send automatic readings to their energy suppliers, including meters without access to WAN coverage. We will set out new plans to improve the rollout and the consumer expe...

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