Written question asked by Gareth Davies (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Cleaning Services: Energy Intensive Industries Exemption Scheme

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, why commercial laundrettes, such as Johnsons in the Grantham and Bourne constituency, are not included in the Energy Intensive Industry Scheme.

Answer: The British Industry Supercharger supports businesses by relieving them of certain electricity policy and network costs. The list of eligible sectors is based on European Commission guidelines, since eligibility was established when the UK was an EU Member State. The scheme currently targets businesses in sectors like steel and chemicals who are at the highest risk of carbon leakage and who meet specific trade and electricity intensity thresholds. The Government intends to review the scheme this year and interested stakeholders can engage with the associated public consultation. Any amendments to the policy are subject to ministerial and UK Parliament approval.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3851
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Cleaning services Energy intensive industries exemption scheme Grantham and Bourne
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk