The Government acted swiftly to publish a British Energy Security Strategy following the invasion of Ukraine and the resulting gas supply crisis. We commend it on its rapid response. The Strategy has some merits. Its ambition on decarbonising the electricity system is welcome, and it sets strong and stretching targets for the roll- out of low-carbon electricity generation in the coming decade. (Paragraph 46

The Government acted swiftly to publish a British Energy Security Strategy following the invasion of Ukraine and the resulting gas supply crisis. We commend it on its rapid response. The Strategy has some merits. Its ambition on decarbonising the electricity system is welcome, and it sets strong and stretching targets for the roll- out of low-carbon electricity generation in the coming decade. (Paragraph 46 Type: conclusion | Number: 6 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The Government welcomes the Committee’s recognition of the merits of the British Energy Security Strategy. The Strategy sets out a comprehensive plan to boost the UK’s energy security, reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and accelerate the transition to a clean energy system. We are making good pro