British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
(asked on 23rd October 2026) - View Source
Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what guidance his Department has provided to electricity suppliers regarding the implementation of BICS exemptions on customer bills.
Answered by
Blair McDougall
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade) (Jointly with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
This question was answered on 28th October 2026
The Government has worked closely with energy suppliers on the design and implementation of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme. Engagement has included regular workshops, updates, webinars and two formal consultations.
Further guidance will be published shortly to support suppliers in implementing the exemptions for their customers.