Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 December 2024. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Imports: China

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the impact of the accelerated energy grid decarbonisation target on the UK's reliance on imports from China.

Answer: The Government works closely with industry to maintain a detailed picture of foreign involvement in critical national infrastructure. Foreign involvement in critical national infrastructure undergoes the highest levels of scrutiny, with the government and industry working alongside each other to monitor and mitigate the security risks in the energy sector and its supply chain. A positive trading relationship benefits both the UK and China, and we continue to recognise the importance of trade and investment from China, with whom we will co-operate where we can, compete where we need to, and challenge where we must.

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