We note the work by the Welsh Government to develop a long-term plan for energy networks in Wales and call on the UK Government to explain how it is engaging with this. The UK Government needs to explain how it is taking into account Wales-specific 38 Grid capacity in Wales challenges and opportunities when considering grid design and how it is ensuring that Wales is able to benefit from the increased investment and development associated with grid reinforcement.

We note the work by the Welsh Government to develop a long-term plan for energy networks in Wales and call on the UK Government to explain how it is engaging with this. The UK Government needs to explain how it is taking into account Wales-specific 38 Grid capacity in Wales challenges and opportunities when considering grid design and how it is ensuring that Wales is able to benefit from the increased investment and development associated with grid reinforcement. Type: conclusion | Number: 8 | Paragraph: 63 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: Strategic planning of the network will always take account of network needs in Wales along with other parts of Great Britain and longer-term strategic planning will be key to unlocking the required investment to deliver a secure, resilient and net zero-ready network. The Holistic Network Design (HND