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Written questions by Taylor.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Alison Taylor this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (60)Treasury (11)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (6)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (5)Department for Transport (5)Department for Business and Trade (4)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (4)Ministry of Defence (4)Cabinet Office (3)Department for Education (3)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (2)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (2)Scotland Office (2)

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18 Nov 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

Whether the locations of (a) the 80 essential and (b) all 88 network projects in the National Grid’s transmission expansion plan have been identified.

Reply

Network planning at a high level is undertaken by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) which identifies where reinforcements are needed, network companies then design and propose individual projects. The NESO’s 2030 Advice identifies 80 specific pro...

13 Nov 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What steps he is taking to increase the UK's grid capacity to (a) help achieve net zero goals and (b) support (i) improved rail connectivity and (ii) advanced manufacturing in Paisley and Ren

Reply

The electricity networks are owned by private network companies and regulated independently by Ofgem. Government is working closely with Ofgem to speed up delivery of new network infrastructure and reform the connections process to help achieve clean powe...

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