Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2018 to Question 147822, on lighting: EU action, if he will publish the representations made in writing to the European Commission by his Department.

I recognise the impact this draft legislation could have, for both the short and long-term future of theatres across the country and BEIS officials will continue to work with the sector and the European Commission to find a solution that works for everyone.

As this proposal is still subject to ongoing negotiations, it would not be appropriate to publish written comments submitted to the European Commission. A final decision on the draft legislation is not expected until the end of the year.