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

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of an exemption from the energy plan subsidy for illuminated advertising signs used by businesses.

The Energy Bill Relief Scheme will provide a discount on energy bills for all non-domestic customers including businesses, the voluntary sector and the public sector, whose current gas and electricity prices have been significantly inflated in light of global energy prices. There are no plans specifically to exclude this type of energy use, and it is important that companies are able to conduct their business in a normal way. Businesses are encouraged to consider adjusting their energy use and increase energy efficiency wherever possible, to minimise the impact of energy costs and reduce emissions.