Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 6168
National Grid: East of England
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024
Question
Priti Patel
Conservative — Witham
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will have discussions with National Grid on the potential impact of the proposed Norwich to Tilbury project under the great grid upgrade on local communities in the East of England.
Answer
Michael ShanksIt is the responsibility of the developers of electricity network projects – in this case National Grid Electricity Transmission - to propose a route and obtain planning permission for that route. The government sets the rules for a robust and independent...
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