Written question asked by Gareth Snell (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Friday, 22 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Business Premises: Energy
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of service charge increases due to communal energy costs on the viability of managed workspace providers.
- Answer
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The Department for Business and Trade has made no formal assessment on the impact of service charge increases due to communal energy costs on the viability of managed workspace providers.
Ofgem is currently reviewing the Maximum Resale Price (MRP) rules, which protect tenants and consumers by ensuring landlords and site owners cannot profit from reselling gas and electricity. A key focus of this work involves modernising the framework to address EV charging, mixed-use buildings, and enforcement procedures.
As part of their 14th programme, the Law Commission will be carrying out a scoping exercise focusing on various issues including service charges.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 164
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Business premises Energy Prices Service charges
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- 2026-05-22 13:45:33 +0100
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