Written questions

Beer: Energy

2026-05-20 · Department for Business and Trade · 3855 · Official question

Andrew Bowie

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending relief to brewers in recognition of their high energy costs.

Answer

The Government does not currently recognise brewing as an energy-intensive industry for the purposes of eligibility for the British Industry Supercharger. The Supercharger supports businesses by relieving them of certain electricity policy and network cos...