Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that output in UK energy-intensive industries has fallen to a 35-year low, and of the impact of rising energy costs on that sector.

Ministers meet frequently with representatives of sectors to discuss challenges faced by manufacturers, including high energy costs. Government is committed to continuing to listen and engage with the sectors.

For Energy Intensive Industries overall, our Clean Power 2030 target is the key to long-term sustainable price reductions. Our mission is for clean power by 2030 because clean, homegrown energy is the best way to protect billpayers and boost Britain's energy independence. We are also already bringing energy costs for UK industries closer in line with other major economies through the British Industry Supercharger. This fully exempts eligible firms from certain costs linked to renewable energy policies, particularly those exposed to the high cost of electricity. Government will always keep support under review based on the needs of industry.