Written questions

Solar Power: Finance

Commons · Question 14247 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 6 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to finance for solar startups.

Answer

Answered by Blair McDougall, 6 Jul 2026

The Government recognises that access to finance is vital for all UK start-ups, including those in the solar energy sector. Our Small Business Plan sets out measures to improve the finance landscape for SMEs, including a £4 billion finance boost to increa...