Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 31361
Energy Intensive Industries: Horticulture
Tabled: 12 February 2025
Answered: 24 February 2025
Question
Matt Bishop
Labour — Forest of Dean
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of classifying horticulture as an Energy Intensive Industry.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerDefra recognises certain horticultural growing methods are energy intensive and energy security is critical for these growers. We are working in collaboration across Government departments, including DESNZ, to ensure eligible horticultural businesses are ...
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