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Manufacturing Industries: Electricity

Commons · Question 128175 · Tabled 17 Apr 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

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Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to their Department’s press release entitled Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness, published on 15 April 2026, how many businesses in

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 27 Apr 2026

The Government cannot provide exact figures for eligible businesses by specific location. Businesses can refer to the Government’s response to the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme consultation on eligibility, published on 16 April, which includes...