Asked
When he will publish the outcome of Hydrogen Allocation Round 2.
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Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensArchive · Written questions · 24 tabled · 23 answered
Written questions by Josan.
Every parliamentary written question tabled by Gurinder Singh Josan this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
Department:All (24)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (6)Treasury (4)Department for Business and Trade (3)Ministry of Justice (3)Home Office (2)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2)Department of Health and Social Care (1)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (1)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (1)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (1)
Showing 1–6 of 6 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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What assessment his Department has made of whether current Gate 2 electricity connection timelines are compatible with the Government’s objectives for delivering AI Growth Zones at pace.
Reply
Government fully recognises the impact of connection delays on delivery of its objectives and is working closely with Ofgem, NESO and network companies to develop and deliver a coordinated package of demand-side reforms to release blocked network capacity...
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Whether electricity connection prioritisation for AI Growth Zones is being considered as part of wider grid reform and connection queue management.
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As announced in the ‘Delivering AI Growth Zones’ publication in November 2025, new measures to prioritise electricity connections for strategic demand projects will be used to support AI Growth Zones. Government recently consulted on the detail of these m...
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What assessment his Department has made of the level of potential risk that current electricity connection processes could delay the delivery of AI Growth Zones.
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Government fully recognises that the process for electricity demand connections requires reform and is working closely with Ofgem, NESO and network companies to develop and deliver a coordinated package of measures to ensure the connections process suppor...
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Whether the Midlands has been considered as a potential location for an AI Growth Zone.
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The Government has launched five AI Growth Zones in industrial heartlands across the country, which will create 15,000 jobs and unlock £28 billion of investment. All areas of the country are being considered for further AI Growth Zones, including the Midl...
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What assessment he has made of the potential merits of using wasted and stranded renewable energy to mine bitcoin as an alternative DSR capability.
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No such assessment has been made.
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