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Written question asked by Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 July 2025. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Manufacturing Industries: Energy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to p.30 of The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy, published on 23 June 2025, what steps he plans to take to support manufacturing businesses with high energy costs that are not part of the British industrial competitiveness scheme after it launches in 2027.

Answer

This government recognises that high electricity costs are a key challenge for British businesses.

Alongside commitments set out in the Industrial Strategy, our clean power mission is the key to long-term sustainable price reductions. Our Clean Power 2030 Plan published in December 2024 outlines how we will make Britain a clean energy superpower - clean homegrown energy that we control will protect households and businesses alike from the rollercoaster of global energy prices.

We will set out further details on plans to decarbonise and electrify our manufacturing sector, in the forthcoming Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan in October.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67936
Session
2024-26
Related items
The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
Monday, 23 June 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Energy Manufacturing industries Prices
Link
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