Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Antonia Bance and Dan Tomlinson

Tuesday 10th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Dan Tomlinson]

The Government regularly assess whether to add energy-saving materials, including heat batteries, to the list of items covered by the current VAT relief, which is set to continue until March 2027. Any decisions would have to be announced by the Chancellor at a fiscal event, but I am happy to discuss the matter.

[Antonia Bance (Tipton and Wednesbury) (Lab)]

Given the global situation, what discussions has the Chancellor had with Cabinet colleagues on helping to keep industrial energy costs manageable? Will she work with colleagues to bring in the British industrial competitiveness scheme, which would cut manufacturing energy costs by 25%, as soon as possible?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Antonia Bance and Dan Tomlinson

Tuesday 27th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Dan Tomlinson]

I regularly reply to letters and parliamentary questions from the hon. Member and those on both sides of the House.

[Antonia Bance (Tipton and Wednesbury) (Lab)]

There are many small and medium-sized enterprises in advanced manufacturing supply chains in my bit of the Black Country. Does the Chancellor agree that successfully implementing our industrial strategy is vital to securing the growth, through small businesses, that we need to get British industry back on track?