Energy Prices: Support for Business Debate
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Patricia Gibson
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Energy Prices: Support for Business
Patricia Gibson Excerpts(1 year, 7 months ago)
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Mr Rees-Mogg
It is important for our economy that we have competitive energy prices and that we do not go out of our way to burden British business. I agree: the hon. Gentleman is right to campaign for lower energy prices.
Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (SNP)
The energy package announced yesterday is fine—as light as it is and as far as it goes. The Secretary of State has heard widespread concerns about the cliff edge in the support in three or six months’ time. In view of those concerns, will he give further urgent consideration to additional support for energy intensive business sectors, such as manufacturing and hospitality, as well as longer-term support for investing in energy saving measures?
Mr Rees-Mogg
I think we have covered most of that already, and the answer is broadly yes.