Manufacturing Industries: Energy
Commons · Question 90211 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Wendy Morton
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of UK energy policy on the competitiveness of the UK manufacturing sector.
Answer
Answered by Chris McDonald, 18 Nov 2025
This government recognises the importance of reducing energy costs to boost UK manufacturing competitiveness. Under the Modern Industrial Strategy, the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will reduce electricity costs by up to £40/MWh for over 7000 ...