Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 115247

Clean Energy: China

Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Bradley Thomas

ConservativeBromsgrove

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether security risks relating to Chinese involvement in the UK’s energy infrastructure was discussed when creating the memorandum of understanding with China signed on 17 March 2025.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The protection and security of the energy sector is an absolute priority of this Government.Security considerations, including risks relating to foreign involvement in critical national infrastructure, are a standing consideration in the development of th...

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