Andrew Bowie MP: written questions
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Written questions
Offshore Industry: North SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether a decision on the Jackdaw field was scheduled to be announced on Tuesday, 15th September 2026.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: North SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29151More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what considerations formed part of discussions relating to the timing of an announcement regarding the Jackdaw field.
Answer: The Jackdaw field decision is currently going through the regulatory process. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero will make a decision in due course on whether or not to agree to the grant of consent by the North Sea Transition Authori...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: North SeaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 11 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether a date has been provisionally scheduled for the announcement of the decision on the Jackdaw field.
Answer: The Jackdaw field decision is currently going through the regulatory process. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero will make a decision in due course on whether or not to agree to the grant of consent by the North Sea Transition Authori...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordClean EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions she has had with the National Energy System Operator on the deliverability of Clean Power 2030 since taking office.
Answer: The Secretary of State speaks to the National Energy System Operator on a regular basis on a range of topics.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: ConstructionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her Department’s latest estimate is of the total capital cost of the transmission network upgrades required to deliver Clean Power 2030.
Answer: Ofgem estimates that transmission owners will invest up to around £70 billion in Great Britain's electricity transmission network between 2025-26 and 2030-31. The majority of this spend remains subject to further in-period approval. As well as supporting ...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her Department’s latest estimate is of the completion date of substation works associated with the Beauly to Denny transmission upgrade.
Answer: Transmission Owners are responsible for delivering transmission projects and are regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem monitors delivery against agreed regulatory delivery dates and holds Transmission Owners accountable for the efficient and timely delivery of networ...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: East of EnglandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her Department’s latest estimate is of the completion date of the Norwich to Tilbury transmission upgrade.
Answer: Transmission Owners are responsible for delivering transmission projects and are regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem monitors delivery against agreed regulatory delivery dates and holds Transmission Owners accountable for the efficient and timely delivery of networ...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: Kent and SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her Department’s latest estimate is of the completion date of the Sea Link transmission reinforcement project.
Answer: Transmission Owners are responsible for delivering transmission projects and are regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem monitors delivery against agreed regulatory delivery dates and holds Transmission Owners accountable for the efficient and timely delivery of networ...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: Yorkshire and the HumberDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her Department’s latest estimate is of the completion date of the Yorkshire GREEN project.
Answer: Transmission Owners are responsible for delivering transmission projects and are regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem monitors delivery against agreed regulatory delivery dates and holds Transmission Owners accountable for the efficient and timely delivery of networ...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: ConstructionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her Department’s latest estimate is of the completion date of Eastern Green Link 3.
Answer: Transmission Owners are responsible for delivering transmission projects and are regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem monitors delivery against agreed regulatory delivery dates and holds Transmission Owners accountable for the efficient and timely delivery of networ...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: ConstructionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her Department’s latest estimate is of the completion date of Eastern Green Link 2.
Answer: Transmission Owners are responsible for delivering transmission projects and are regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem monitors delivery against agreed regulatory delivery dates and holds Transmission Owners accountable for the efficient and timely delivery of networ...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: ConstructionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her Department’s latest estimate is of the completion date of Eastern Green Link 1.
Answer: Transmission Owners are responsible for delivering transmission projects and are regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem monitors delivery against agreed regulatory delivery dates and holds Transmission Owners accountable for the efficient and timely delivery of networ...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordClean EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate she has made of the (a) number of transmission projects identified by the National Energy System Operator as essential to Clean Power 2030 that are on track for delivery by end
Answer: We work closely with the TOs on delivery of network projects, including identifying opportunities to accelerate delivery. As of 31st March, 64 of the 68 wider network projects identified by NESO as essential for CP2030 delivery are forecast to deliver by ...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity Generation: LandfillDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has his department made of the potential merits of injecting landfill gas biomethane directly into the grid rather than burning it for electricity on site, in the context of t
Answer: Biomethane grid injection would not be suitable for most landfill sites due to the infrastructure required to treat the gas to make it suitable for injection or use as fuel, and to cover the distance from many sites to the gas grid. Most sites are too sma...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity Generation: LandfillDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Government plans to support electricity generation from landfill gas at large landfills where the RO accreditation is due to expire in March 2027.
Answer: Government recognises that landfill gas generation can help to reduce methane emissions, and that the commercial viability of these generators could be affected by the expiry of RO support. The sector is highly heterogeneous, with sites varying widely in ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18674More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed transfer of anti-money laundering supervision from the Law Society of Scotland to the Financial Conduct Authority on (a) the conveyanci
Answer: Reform of the UK’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervision regime will improve the effectiveness and consistency of supervision that regulated firms receive. It will not change the underlying obligations firms must meet...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18673More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Scottish Government on the proposed changes required to Scottish devolved legislation for the transfer of anti-money laundering supervision from the Law Society of Scotland to t
Answer: Reform of the UK’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervision regime will improve the effectiveness and consistency of supervision that regulated firms receive. It will not change the underlying obligations firms must meet...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18672More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the dual regulatory system resulting from the proposed transfer of anti-money laundering supervision from the Law Society of Scotland to the Financial Conduct
Answer: Reform of the UK’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervision regime will improve the effectiveness and consistency of supervision that regulated firms receive. It will not change the underlying obligations firms must meet...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18671More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with (a) law firms in Scotland and (b) law sector representative bodies in Scotland regarding the proposed changes to anti-money laundering supervision.
Answer: The Government consulted extensively on reform of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervision regime, including with representatives of the legal sector from across the UK. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is well ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18670More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Financial Conduct Authority to perform anti-money laundering supervisory responsibilities for Scottish law firms.
Answer: The Government consulted extensively on reform of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervision regime, including with representatives of the legal sector from across the UK. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is well ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFinancial Conduct Authority: Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18669More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of ringfencing funding Financial Conduct Authority receives in fees from law firms for supervision of the legal sector.
Answer: The Government consulted extensively on reform of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervision regime, including with representatives of the legal sector from across the UK. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is well ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18668More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the resources required by the Financial Conduct Authority to perform anti-money laundering supervisory responsibilities for Scottish law firms.
Answer: The Government consulted extensively on reform of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervision regime, including with representatives of the legal sector from across the UK. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is well ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18667More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Financial Conduct Authority to safeguard Scottish law firm clients' interests under the proposed transfer of AML supervision from the Law Society of Scotland to th
Answer: The Government consulted extensively on reform of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervision regime, including with representatives of the legal sector from across the UK. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is well ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18666More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the transfer of anti-money laundering supervisory responsibilities from the Law Society of Scotland to the Financial Conduct Authority on the regulatory
Answer: Reform of the UK’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervision regime will improve the effectiveness and consistency of supervision that regulated firms receive. It will not change the underlying obligations firms must meet...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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