Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Amanda Solloway and Matthew Offord

Tuesday 23rd May 2023 Commons Chamber

[Amanda Solloway]

This Government remain committed to supporting all small and medium businesses, and the whole business sector. We did the relief scheme and we now have the discount scheme as well. We are also implementing a high energy-intensive scheme. Both the Secretary of State and I are urging suppliers to have a look at these fixed rates and making sure that we can find a reasonable way forward.

[Dr Matthew Offord (Hendon) (Con)]

15. What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential barriers for local authorities in achieving net zero goals.