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Energy: Meters

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with DCC to ensure there will be alternate smart meter connections in rural areas.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
6 Mar 2025
Target answer date
11 Mar 2025
Answer
11 Mar 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 6 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with DCC to ensure there will be alternate smart meter connections in rural areas.

  2. 11 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 11 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    The Data Communications Company (DCC) is required to assess opportunities to increase the overall level of communications network coverage for Great Britain beyond its currently provisioned minimum level of 99.25%.The DCC are examining a number of options...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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