Written questions

Agriculture: Electricity

2026-06-02 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 6203 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increases in electricity standing charges on farm businesses in Fylde constituency.

Answer

The Government recognises concerns about the impact of standing charges on business consumers and is committed to ensuring that energy costs are recovered fairly. We are working closely with Ofgem as it undertakes its Cost Allocation and Recovery Review, ...