VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries

Asked by Justin MaddersLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 13 March 2026UIN 118805

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to reduce energy costs for vehicle manufacturers.

Answered by Chris McDonald

Our new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will reduce electricity costs by up to 25% from 2027, bringing electricity costs more in line with other economies in Europe, and help level the playing field for British businesses.

The scheme will benefit frontier manufacturing industries identified in the Industrial Strategy, such as automotive, as well as foundational manufacturing industries in their supply chains. Responses to the recent Government consultation are currently being reviewed, and Government's response will be published shortly.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim