Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered at on 9 March 2023.
David Morris
Conservative, Morecambe and Lunesdale
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to take steps to provide additional financial support to community swimming pools to help with the cost of energy.
Amanda Solloway
Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) provides a discount on the wholesale element of gas and electricity Bills to ensures eligible businesses, including sport or leisure facilities, which receive their energy from licensed suppliers, are protected from high energy costs. The Treasury-led review of the EBRS took account of many contributions from the private sector, trade associations, the voluntary sector and other organisations. It recognised that leisure facilities may continue to experience high energy bills, which is why we will continue to provide support to non-domestic customers through the new Energy Bill Discount Scheme, which will run from April until March 2024.
Yes3 people think so
No3 people think not
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