Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 105925

National Energy System Operator: National Grid plc

Tabled: 14 January 2026

Answered: 23 January 2026

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether staff at the National Energy System Operator are permitted to own shares in National Grid.

Answer

Michael Shanks

New employees at the National Energy System Operator (NESO) are required to divest any holding of energy sector shares, including in National Grid plc. For employees transferring from National Grid Energy System Operator there are legacy arrangements in p...

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