Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 70462

National Energy System Operator: Public Appointments

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Mike Wood

Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether appointments to the National Energy Systems Operator will be included in the Public Bodies Order in Council; whether the Chair appointment will be classified as a Significant Appointm

Answer

Michael Shanks

As the Shareholder of the National Energy System Operator (NESO) the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero appoints the Chair of NESO's Board. This appointment is subject to the Public Appointments Order in Council and as such must comply wi...

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