Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 100392

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: National Security

Tabled: 16 December 2025
Answered: 24 December 2025

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

LabourSlough

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, who is the Chief Risk Officer for national security risks relating to the work of their Department.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero does not have a designated post of Chief Risk Officer. Instead, the role is assigned to the SCS who manage the departmental risk team and, therefore, are responsible for the development and implementation of...

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