Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 December 2022 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 December 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Pre-school Education: Energy

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what financial support will be made available to Early Years settings after the rise of the energy price cap in April 2023.

Answer: The Government is committed to carrying out a review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme to inform decisions on future support after March 2023. Over the course of the review, the Government will be engaging widely to understand those who are most in need of further support. The Government cannot confirm which sectors will receive further support after 31st March 2023 until the review has concluded. The findings of the review will be published by the 31st December 2022.

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