Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of high energy prices on businesses in the hospitality sector.

The Government recognises the impact rising energy prices is having on both domestic and non-domestic consumers, including the hospitality sector. The Energy Bill Relief Scheme provides a discount on the wholesale element of gas and electricity bills to ensure that all eligible businesses, who receive their energy from licensed suppliers, are protected and have support for high energy costs over the winter period.

Following a HMT-led review, the new Energy Bill Discount Scheme, will run from April until March 2024, and continue to provide a discount to eligible non- domestic customers, including the hospitality sector.