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Glass: Manufacturing Industries

Commons · Question 128256 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Gareth Snell

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the glass manufacturing industry with gas energy prices.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 27 Apr 2026

I recognise the pressure that gas prices place on glass manufacturers. While there is no dedicated scheme for industrial gas price relief, my Department keeps support for energy-intensive industries under review. Many glass manufacturers are eligible for ...