Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 24984

Electricity interconnectors: Security

Tabled: 20 January 2025
Answered: 28 January 2025

Question

Nick Timothy

Conservative — West Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the safety of interconnectors from (a) disruption and (b) sabotage.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero works closely with owners and operators of energy interconnectors to ensure their infrastructure is proportionately protected against a range of threats, including accidental damage or intentional sabotage. T...
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