Agriculture: Energy
Commons · Question 176 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 20 May 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 costs on business investment in the agricultural sector.
Answer
Answered by Chris McDonald, 20 May 2026
The Government recognises that energy costs are a significant factor influencing business investment decisions, including in the agricultural sector. We understand the challenges that high industrial electricity prices present to businesses. This is why w...