Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 99769

Energy: Business

Tabled: 15 December 2025
Answered: 23 December 2025

Question

Sir Julian Smith

ConservativeSkipton and Ripon

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of an increase in energy costs on businesses in North Yorkshire.

Answer

Martin McCluskey
The Government has not made such an assessment specific to North Yorkshire. While the Government is tackling energy costs at every avenue, to drive growth, we also understand that some UK industries are struggling with the cost of energy. The Government h...

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