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Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy: Small Businesses

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of high energy bills on small businesses in the UK.

Answer

The Government wants to provide businesses with better protection from being locked into unfair and expensive energy contracts, and more redress when they have a complaint. That’s why the Government has decided to regulate Third-Party Intermediaries (TPIs), such as energy brokers. This will improve consumer outcomes and enhance consumer protections for non-domestic consumers, particularly charities and small businesses. Regulation will be introduced once parliamentary time allows.

The Government and Ofgem continue to work together with consumer groups and wider stakeholders to identify and implement policy changes which can improve the non-domestic market.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117407
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Energy Prices Small businesses
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk