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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 Wednesday, 28 September 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Small Businesses: Energy

Question

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 SMEs.

Answer

The Government recognises the impact rising energy prices will have on businesses of all sizes and is in regular contact with business groups and suppliers to understand the challenges they face and explore ways to protect consumers and businesses.

The recently announced Energy Bill Relief Scheme ( https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-outlines-plans-to-help-cut-energy-bills-for-businesses) ensures that all businesses and other non-domestic customers are protected from excessively high energy bills over the winter period. A review of the scheme, to be published in three months, will identify the most vulnerable non-domestic customers and how the government will continue assisting them with energy costs after the initial six months.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
48319
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Energy Prices Small businesses
Link
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