Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will include the cement manufacturing sector in the Energy Intensive Industries Compensation Scheme.

I recognise the importance of the cement sector to the UK economy; which will play an essential role in delivering this Government’s commitment to build 1.5 million new homes by the end of this parliamentary term. The Government intends to review the Energy-Intensive Industries Compensation Scheme this year, any changes to scheme eligibility will be subject to consultation and ministerial approval. I highly encourage the cement sector to engage with the consultation once the opportunity arises.