Oral evidence session – 3:00pm, Wednesday 9 July
This third session of the Committee's major inquiry into the cost
of energy will explore the impact of high energy prices on UK
businesses and industry—particularly on the global
competitiveness of UK manufacturing.
Earlier this year, in response to questions from Committee Chair
MP, Nissan executives
revealed that the company's Sunderland plant “pays more for its
electricity than any other Nissan plant in the world.”
The first panel will examine support for large businesses and
energy-intensive industries, focusing on recent Industrial
Strategy measures, their funding, and practical implementation.
Other issues to be considered include where energy policy costs
should fall and the role of mechanisms such as Power Purchase
Agreements.
The second panel will turn to small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs), addressing concerns around energy bill transparency and
dispute resolution. It will also explore whether there is a case
for introducing a business energy price cap, similar to the
domestic market.
On Wednesday 9 July from
3.00pm
- David Mitchell, Senior Energy and Climate Change Executive,
Chemical Industries Association,
- Arjan Geveke, Director, Energy Intensive Users Group,
- Beth Barker, Senior Policy Officer, Aldersgate Group,
At approximately 4.00pm
- David Wigham, Commercial Director, Admiral Taverns - British
Beer and Pub Association,
- Verity Davidge, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Make
UK,
- Paul Wilson, Policy Director, Federation of Small Business
