Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 71926

Power Failures

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Lisa Smart

Liberal DemocratHazel Grove

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Ofgem on holding electricity providers accountable for persistent power outages experienced by households.

Answer

Michael Shanks
Great Britain has one of the most reliable energy systems in the world and maintaining a secure electricity supply is a key priority for Government. The Department works closely with industry, regulators and other stakeholders to continually improve and m...

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