Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with (a) other Government departments and (b) businesses to ensure that energy supply to businesses that manufacture healthcare products is maintained in the case of energy rationing this winter.

The Department engages with businesses which manufacture healthcare products on a range of issues, including energy security. We continue to support the sector’s business continuity planning and contribute to cross-Government planning.