Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 15241

Great British Energy: Public Appointments

Tabled: 1 July 2026
Answered: 6 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

ConservativeBridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the direct ministerial appointments gov.uk portal entry of 20 April, Interim Non-Executive Director Great British Energy and Great British Energy Start-Up Chair, for what re

Answer

Michael Shanks
The start-up Chair and five Non-Executive Directors of Great British Energy (GBE) were appointed through direct ministerial appointment to provide the expertise and experience needed for the rapid establishment of the company during its set-up phase. Cons...

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