Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 106905

Electricity: South Basildon and East Thurrock

Tabled: 19 January 2026

Answered: 27 January 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps is he taking to help improve the resilience of electricity networks serving rural areas in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Government is taking clear steps to strengthen the resilience of electricity networks serving rural areas, including those in South Basildon and East Thurrock. Following the Storm Arwen Review, network operators have made a significant number of impro...

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