Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 111515
Energy: Scotland
Tabled: 6 February 2026
Answered: 16 February 2026
Question
Martin Rhodes
Labour — Glasgow North
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether consenting determinations for critical energy transmission infrastructure in Scotland will be made in line with the 52 week process needed to support the delivery of Clean Power 2030.
Answer
Michael ShanksConsenting in Scotland is devolved to Scottish Government. The guidance at Priority Applications for Transmission Infrastructure guidance: Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 - gov.scot is owned and implemented by Scottish Government.