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1673735

registered interest
date	28/11/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Postal Services: Colchester
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of Royal Mail's postal service in the CO postcode area.
tabling member constituency	Harwich and North Essex
tabling member printed	Sir Bernard Jenkin
uin	4029
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2023 answer text <p>I am aware that Royal Mail continues to have particular service challenges in some postcode areas. I note that Royal Mail management accepts its performance needs to be much better and has started to address this, for example, by recruiting an additional 3,000 postmen and women so far with a further 500 permanent delivery positions a week going forwards.</p><p> </p><p>Ofcom sets and monitors Royal Mail’s service standards and has powers to investigate and take enforcement action where there are reasonable grounds for concluding Royal Mail has failed to achieve its obligations. I note that the regulator recently fined the business £5.6m for failing to meet its service delivery targets in 2022-23.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 04/12/2023 16:54:39 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	40 label Biography information for Sir Bernard Jenkin

1669435

registered interest
date	13/11/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Renewable Energy: Community Development
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of 5 September 2023 on Energy Bill [Lords], Official Report, column 281, when he plans to (a) publish the first annual report to Parliament on the community energy sector and (b) launch the consultation on the barriers the sector faces when developing projects.
tabling member constituency	Harwich and North Essex
tabling member printed	Sir Bernard Jenkin
uin	1415
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2023 answer text <p>Government is working with the Community Energy Contact Group on the content of the annual report and consultation. Until these discussions have concluded, the Government is unable to outline a definitive timeline.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 16/11/2023 13:02:03 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	40 label Biography information for Sir Bernard Jenkin

1663929

registered interest
date	13/10/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	National Grid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her planned timetable is for the National Grid Electricity System Operator becoming the Future Systems Operator; whether the Future Systems Operator will be required to follow procedures as set out in the Treasury's Green Book when making recommendations to National Grid Electricity Transmission on investment in electricity transmission infrastructure; and if she will require the Future Systems Operator to take account of the potential impact of any new infrastructure on the (a) environment and (b) value of nearby property.
tabling member constituency	Harwich and North Essex
tabling member printed	Sir Bernard Jenkin
uin	201782
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2023 answer text <p>Our aim is for the FSO to be operational in 2024, depending on the Energy Bill and agreeing timelines with key parties.</p><p> </p><p>The FSO will take a strategic whole system approach to network planning, delivered initially by a <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ofgem.gov.uk%2Fpublications%2Fdecision-initial-findings-our-electricity-transmission-network-planning-review&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Cc80a6c3c397d4d7759e208dbd0a3758a%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638333172691091045%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=O7A9pVCmWRJoeuezDjsd5A28NYGpetZMQrJbHQgj%2FXM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Centralised Strategic Network Plan</a> (CSNP) for electricity transmission. Ofgem are currently consulting on the CSNP and expect to publish a decision later this year. It is expected the FSO will lead the development of CSNP methodology (approved by Ofgem), and this should consider deliverability, cost, environmental and community impacts, as well as how to utilise the Green Book guidance issued by HM Treasury.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 20/10/2023 08:33:52 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	40 label Biography information for Sir Bernard Jenkin

1661302

registered interest
date	18/09/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Electricity: Carbon Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate her Department has made of the potential increase in (a) green levies, (b) market balancing and transmission costs and (c) other non-commodity costs that will be required to meet the 2035 target to decarbonise the electricity system; what assumptions her Department has made in making these estimates; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harwich and North Essex
tabling member printed	Sir Bernard Jenkin
uin	199850
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2023 answer text <p>The Department has produced a range of whole economy costs estimates to support decisions about energy transition and produces value for money assessments as part of every major decision. Minimising cost to consumers is at the heart of our strategy to deliver a reliable and decarbonised electricity system by 2035. The best way of protecting households and businesses is by lowering the costs of the energy we consume and reducing the volumes used. This means increasing energy efficiency and building out a low-cost, low-carbon energy system which reduces our reliance on fossil fuels.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 16/10/2023 10:46:48 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	40 label Biography information for Sir Bernard Jenkin

1661304

registered interest
date	18/09/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A12: Essex
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent estimate he has made of when the construction of a dual carriageway for the A12 between Braintree and Marks Tey will be (a) approved, (b) financed and (c) completed.
tabling member constituency	Harwich and North Essex
tabling member printed	Sir Bernard Jenkin
uin	199851
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2023 answer text <p>Proposals to improve the A120 between Braintree and Marks Tey, where it meets the A12, have been developed alongside other potential enhancements to the strategic road network as part of the RIS3 Pipeline, for possible delivery in a future road period. Following a statement to Parliament in March 2023 from the Secretary of State for Transport identifying a range of funding headwinds and pressures facing transport infrastructure delivery, schemes within the pipeline have been deferred for consideration as part of RIS4 (beyond 2030) at the earliest. The RIS remains the primary funding source for development and delivery of enhancements to the strategic road network in England.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 16/10/2023 16:02:49 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	40 label Biography information for Sir Bernard Jenkin

1661305

registered interest
date	18/09/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	A12: Essex
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects the A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening scheme for junctions 19 to 25 to be completed; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harwich and North Essex
tabling member printed	Sir Bernard Jenkin
uin	199852
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2023 answer text <p>The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening scheme (Junctions 19 to 25) is scheduled to open for traffic in December 2027.</p><p> </p><p>National Highways reports on delivery, regularly updating progress on their website.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 16/10/2023 12:57:22 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	40 label Biography information for Sir Bernard Jenkin

1661332

registered interest
date	18/09/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Electricity Generation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when she plans to respond to the recommendations on (a) a Strategic Spatial Energy Plan, (b) lump sum payments for individual households close to new lines and (c) other issues in the Winser report on accelerating electricity transmission network deployment; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harwich and North Essex
tabling member printed	Sir Bernard Jenkin
uin	199853
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2023 answer text <p>The Government welcomes the Electricity Networks Commissioner’s report and will publish an Action Plan in response by the end of this year.</p><p> </p><p>In his speech on Net Zero on 20 September, the Prime Minister announced that the government will shortly bring forward reforms to energy infrastructure including setting out the UK’s first spatial plan.</p><p> </p><p>Government wants to ensure communities hosting transmission network infrastructure can benefit from supporting the delivery of cheaper, secure and low-carbon energy for Great Britain. We consulted on this earlier this year and are developing guidance, which we intend to publish in 2023.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 16/10/2023 10:45:22 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	40 label Biography information for Sir Bernard Jenkin

1612264

registered interest
date	19/04/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	National Grid: East of England
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his Department will make an estimate of the cost of tackling environmental issues arising from (a) the East Anglia Green Energy Enablement project and (b) offshore alternatives to that project.
tabling member constituency	Harwich and North Essex
tabling member printed	Sir Bernard Jenkin
uin	181555
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2023 answer text <p>Transmission network operators, in this case National Grid Electricity Transmission are responsible for delivering network infrastructure necessary to meet consumer needs.</p><p> </p><p>Those operators must assess the environmental impacts of the proposals, including any proposed mitigation designs and any consideration of alternatives. Any mitigation forms part of project proposals examined during the consenting process. The cost of any mitigation is the responsibility of the operator with the regulator potentially having a role depending on the extent of mitigation.. Given the Secretary of State’s role in the consenting process for nationally significant infrastructure, no assessment has been made by the Department.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 27/04/2023 15:52:04 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	40 label Biography information for Sir Bernard Jenkin

1612265

registered interest
date	19/04/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	National Grid: East of England
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent estimate he has made of when the review announced by the electricity system operator of the offshore alternative to the East Anglia Green Energy Enablement project will be (a) concluded and (b) published.
tabling member constituency	Harwich and North Essex
tabling member printed	Sir Bernard Jenkin
uin	181556
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2023 answer text <p>The upcoming independent review into onshore energy infrastructure in East Anglia is the responsibility of Electricity System Operator (ESO) who have set the parameters and timescales for the study. This is not a statutory consultation or assessment.</p><p> </p><p>The study’s terms of reference committed to commence work once the publication of results from the Offshore Coordination Support Scheme are announced, meaning a precise date is not currently feasible. The ESO then expect to have preliminary results after approximately three months.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 27/04/2023 15:51:18 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	40 label Biography information for Sir Bernard Jenkin

1612266

registered interest
date	19/04/2023
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	National Grid: East of England
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with ESO-National Grid on the timing of the next consultation on the East Anglia Green Energy Enablement project; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harwich and North Essex
tabling member printed	Sir Bernard Jenkin
uin	181557
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2023 answer text <p>National Grid ESO is the electricity systems operator. The timing of any consultation on planning is a matter for the developer responsible for East Anglia Green, National Grid Electricity Transmission, to determine. At this stage National Grid Electricity Transmission has not undertaken statutory consultation for this project, and it is my understanding that NGET have committed to carefully consider the recommendations of the independent ESO study ahead of their statutory consultation for this project. Given the quasi-judicial role of the Secretary of State in making planning decisions for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, it is not appropriate to comment further.</p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie question first answered 27/04/2023 15:50:43 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	40 label Biography information for Sir Bernard Jenkin