Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 18350

National Energy System Operator

Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 21 July 2026

Question

Torcuil Crichton

LabourNa h-Eileanan an Iar

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the resolution procedures available to parties adversely affected by NESO decisions.

Answer

Michael Shanks
While the Secretary of State is the sole shareholder of NESO, NESO is operationally independent of Government. Ofgem is the independent regulator of NESO and is responsible for approving its business plan, ensuring cost efficiency and driving high perform...

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