Aerospace Industry: Energy
Commons · Question 163 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 18 May 2026
Question
Asked by Gareth Snell
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that increased energy costs do not cause carbon leakage in the UK’s aerospace supply chain.
Answer
Answered by Chris McDonald, 18 May 2026
The Government recognises the risk of carbon leakage from higher energy costs for internationally traded sectors such as aerospace. From April 2027, the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will provide support to eligible manufacturers helping them ...