Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the impact of rising energy costs on the life support systems for animals at zoos and aquariums; and if he will make a statement.

The Government has introduced a package of measures to provide businesses and households with relief from soaring energy costs this winter. The Government recognises the impact rising energy prices is having on both domestic and non-domestic consumers, including zoos and aquariums that are providing vital life support systems for animals. The Energy Bill Relief Scheme is available to all eligible non-domestic energy customers, including businesses, charities and the public sector, and will provide a discount on the wholesale costs of gas and electricity. This includes Zoos and Aquariums on eligible non-domestic energy supply contracts.