Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 108565

Energy Supply: Regulation

Tabled: 26 January 2026

Answered: 3 February 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what contingency plans he has in place for major domestic energy suppliers being unable to meet regulatory obligations.

Answer

Martin McCluskey

Ofgem, as the independent regulator, actively monitors the market using both direct and proxy information to identify any risks of supplier failure.Any reporting relating to Ofgem’s enhanced monitoring is a matter for Ofgem to communicate, given the comme...

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