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

LabourForest 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 Zeichner
Defra 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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