Written question asked by Julian Sturdy (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 September 2022. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Friday, 23 September 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Hospitality Industry: Energy
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of rising energy prices on the hospitality sector.
- Answer
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The Government is monitoring the impact of energy prices on businesses and recognises the scale will vary depending on business type and type of contract or tariff.
The Government announced a new six-month scheme – the Energy Bill Relief Scheme - to ensure that all businesses and other non-domestic customers are protected from excessively high energy bills over the winter period. After this initial six-month period, the Government will provide focused support for vulnerable sectors, targeted to make sure those most in need get support.
The Government is also providing support via with business rates relief, freezing alcohol duty rates on beer, cider, wine and spirits, increasing the employment allowance.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 48316
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Energy Prices Hospitality industry
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- 2022-09-23 14:57:33 +0100
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