Written questions by Hinds.

Pursuant to the Answer of 3 March 2025 to Question 31842 on Power Failures, what geographical segmentation data on power outage (a) incidence and (b) duration are available.

There is no geographical information available to be published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on power outage incidence and duration. However, Ofgem publishes data annually on the number of customer interruptions and the customer minutes lost due to power outages for each individual electricity Distribution Network Operator (which operate in different regions of Great Britain).

What the average length of time was in which households were without power due to outage in (a) the (i) Basingstoke & Deane: Oakley and The Candovers, (ii) East Hampshire: Bentworth & Froyle, (iii) East Hampshire: Binsted Bentley & Selborne, (iv) East Hampshire: Four Marks & Medstead, (v) East Hampshire: Ropley Hawkley & Hangers, (vi) East Hampshire: Froxfield Sheep & Steep, (vii) East Hampshire: Buriton & East Meon local authority wards and (b) (A) Hampshire, (B) the South East and (C) England in each of the last five years.

The Department does not hold information on all historic power outages. The UK has one of the most reliable energy systems in the world and maintaining a secure electricity supply is a key priority for Government.

What data his Department holds on the incidence of power outages by (a) postcode (b) postcode sector (c) local authority ward and (d) any other geographical segmentation.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has robust and well-tested processes in place to collect information and data during power outage incidents to ensure situational awareness is maintained. The type of data and information we collect is outlined in the National Emergency Plan for Gas and Electricity, which is available on gov.uk. The type of information gathered differs from incident to incident and can include geographical data such as the number of customers impacted in a region.