Written question asked by Rebecca Smith (Conservative) on Friday, 15 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of including the metal packaging industry in the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme.

Answer

From 2027, the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will benefit over 10,000 eligible businesses, reducing electricity costs by up to £40 per megawatt hour. The Government published its response to the consultation on eligibility in April, which included the list of eligible SIC and HS codes.

That list was determined through a multi-stage analytical process, including formal consultation with businesses. This ensured the list is robust and targets support where it will have the greatest impact on growth, focusing on manufacturing across the Industrial Strategy’s growth sectors.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 1788
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Packaging Metals British industrial competitiveness scheme
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme

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