Question follow-through · 128930

Great British Energy: Staff

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many a) FTE roles there are at GB Energy b) GB Energy roles are permanently located in Aberdeen c) roles are solely GB Energy employees rather than seconded or equivalent from another Gov

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
21 Apr 2026
Target answer date
27 Apr 2026
Answer
27 Apr 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 21 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many a) FTE roles there are at GB Energy b) GB Energy roles are permanently located in Aberdeen c) roles are solely GB Energy employees rather than seconded or equivalent from another Gov

  2. 27 Apr 2026

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  3. 27 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    There are currently over 120 people working for Great British Energy (GBE), including permanent, temporary and contingent labour staff. GBE is expected to recruit significantly more permanent roles in Aberdeen over the next financial year. GBE’s Aberdeen ...

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