Blair McDougall

Blair McDougall

Labour — East Renfrewshire

Speaking in the House of Commons on 13 October 2026

Debate

Energy Costs for Businesses

Contribution

The Government recognise that energy costs remain a challenge for businesses across the country. Our British industrial competitiveness scheme, which is now open, will support over 10,000 businesses, cutting electricity costs by up to £40 per MWh. There is also the British industry supercharger’s enhanced support for our most electricity-intensive firms. We know that is not enough, and we are working across both my Departments to explore further options.

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