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Natural Gas and Renewable Energy: Prices

Asked by Gareth SnellLabour (Co-op)Department for Business and TradeTabled Answered 22 May 2026UIN 173

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on long-term reform of the electricity market to decouple gas and renewable prices for business users.

Answered by Chris McDonald

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade continues to have regular discussions with all Cabinet colleagues, including the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

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