Written questions

Beer: Energy

Commons · Question 129219 · Tabled 22 Apr 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Gareth Snell

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of energy prices on the operational costs of independent breweries.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 29 Apr 2026

The Government recognises the pressures that high energy costs can place on independent breweries. We engage regularly with colleagues across Government on measures to support businesses, and we keep the impact of energy prices under close review. The Ene...