Every parliamentary written question tabled by Gareth Snell this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on business rate relief for firms that install external wall insulation on industrial units to reduce energy costs.
The Government is committed to supporting businesses to improve the energy efficiency of their premises, helping to reduce their energy costs. The business rates system already provides certain reliefs and exemptions, including Improvement Relief which pr...
Whether he has assessed the potential effectiveness of Energy as a Service business models in reducing upfront capital barriers for UK manufacturers.
The Department for Business and Trade has made no formal assessment on the potential effectiveness of Energy as a Service business model in reducing upfront capital barriers for UK manufacturers.More broadly, the Government recognises that upfront costs c...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of business energy costs on the utilisation rates of UK-EU trade preferences under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
We are closely monitoring the impact of rising energy prices, driven by global events. We have announced measures to help businesses most impacted by those rising energy prices to electrify their heating and provide greater certainty over energy bills as ...
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on long-term reform of the electricity market to decouple gas and renewable prices for business users.
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade continues to have regular discussions with all Cabinet colleagues, including the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of service charge increases due to communal energy costs on the viability of managed workspace providers.
The Department for Business and Trade has made no formal assessment on the impact of service charge increases due to communal energy costs on the viability of managed workspace providers.Ofgem is currently reviewing the Maximum Resale Price (MRP) rules, w...
What steps he is taking to brief UK trade envoys on the energy-related strengths of the UK’s low-carbon goods and services sector.
Trade Envoys are briefed on each of the Industrial Strategy priority sectors, including the objectives of the Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan, and the UK's strengths in these supply chains. Prior to a market visit, Trade Envoys are briefed on the key ...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards on the availability of affordable commercial rental space for start-ups.
The Government has not identified evidence that Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards have reduced the availability of affordable commercial rental space for start-ups. The department’s Impact Assessment has shown that costs for building improvements would ...
Whether he has made a comparative assessment of industrial energy subsidies (a) provided by the US under the Inflation Reduction Act and (b) available to UK firms.
The Department for Business and Trade has not made a comparative assessment of industrial energy subsidies provided by the US under the Inflation Reduction Act.The Government remains committed to ensuring British businesses are internationally competitive...
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the energy costs of heritage businesses and listed commercial buildings.
The Department recently engaged with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the proposals to improve the energy performance of buildings, including heritage and listed commercial properties. The Government consulted on reforms to Energy Performanc...
What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of energy price differentials on the volume of UK services exports to CPTPP member nations.
Specific analysis on the impact of energy price differentials on services exports to CPTPP has not been produced.The Government published an Impact Assessment in 2023 that estimated the potential impacts of UK accession to CPTPP, which found that the majo...
What recent discussions he has had with the British Business Bank on the provision of low-interest loans for industrial battery storage systems.
The Business Secretary has regular discussions with the British Business Bank on a range of issues relating to access to finance for smaller businesses. No recent discussions have taken place specifically on the provision of low-interest loans for industr...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of fluctuations in energy prices on the availability of professional indemnity insurance for energy consultants.
The Department for Business and Trade has not conducted a formal assessment on the impact of fluctuations in energy prices on the availability of professional indemnity insurance for energy consultants.Regulatory bodies like Ofgem monitor the broader ener...
Whether he plans to publish key performance indicators on the impact of Government energy support on business productivity.
The Government currently does not have any plans to publish key performance indicators on the impact of current energy support schemes on business productivity. The Government has also not measured the impact of energy support schemes on the productivity ...
What recent discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding the transparency of energy pricing in the commercial sub-metering market.
There have been no recent discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on the transparency of energy pricing in the commercial sub‑metering market. Decisions on whether to take action in specific markets are a matter for the CMA, as the UK...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of recent changes to energy costs on the level of profit reinvestment by social enterprises into local communities.
We are closely monitoring the impact of energy prices on businesses, communities, and social enterprises caused by the instability in the middle east, and much will depend on the length of the ongoing crisis. We are increasing the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (B...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of high energy costs on the R&D budgets of manufacturing firms.
This Government is committed to reducing energy costs for energy intensive businesses, including eligible manufacturers investing in R&D. From 2027 the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) will reduce electricity costs for over 10,000 elig...
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support the circular economy sector with energy costs related to material reprocessing and recycling.
The only way to bring energy bills down sustainably is by reducing Britain’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets. The Government’s mission for Clean Power by 2030 will get us off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel prices, to cut bills for businesses an...
What recent discussions he has had with the British Business Bank on the provision of low-interest loans for industrial battery storage systems.
It has not proved possible to respond to the Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Whether he is taking steps to support take-up of green leases that share energy-saving investment costs between landlords and commercial tenants.
It has not proved possible to respond to the Member in the time available before Prorogation.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of fluctuations in energy prices on the availability of professional indemnity insurance for energy consultants.
It has not proved possible to respond to the Member in the time available before Prorogation.