Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Friday, 17 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 March 2023. It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Monday, 27 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy: Hospitality Industry and Retail Trade

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps is he is taking to help (a) retail and (b) hospitality businesses with energy costs.

Answer: The Energy Bill Relief Scheme provides a discount on the wholesale element of gas and electricity bills to ensure that all eligible businesses, including the hospitality and retail sector, are protected from high energy costs this winter period. Following an HMT-led review, the new Energy Bill Discount Scheme will run from April until March 2024, and continue to provide a discount to eligible non-domestic customers, including the hospitality and retail sector. Additional government support for the sector includes Retail, Health and Leisure relief increase from 50% to 75%, a multiplier freeze for 2023-24, and capping of transitional relief for rateable values.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 168078
Session: 2022-23
Subjects: Energy Government assistance Prices Retail trade Hospitality industry
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk