Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 75230
Electricity: Wales
Tabled: 4 September 2025
Answered: 9 September 2025
Named DayQuestion
Liz Saville Roberts
Plaid Cymru — Dwyfor Meirionnydd
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of devolving powers to license electricity suppliers operating in Wales.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe Government has made no such specific assessment. A universal service obligation (USO) ensures that every household and small business is supplied, regardless of their location. This prevents suppliers segmenting customers by their profitability. As we...
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