Question follow-through · 163

Aerospace Industry: Energy

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that increased energy costs do not cause carbon leakage in the UK’s aerospace supply chain.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Answering body
Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
13 May 2026
Target answer date
18 May 2026
Answer
18 May 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 13 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that increased energy costs do not cause carbon leakage in the UK’s aerospace supply chain.

  2. 18 May 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 18 May 2026

    Answer published

    The Government recognises the risk of carbon leakage from higher energy costs for internationally traded sectors such as aerospace. From April 2027, the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will provide support to eligible manufacturers helping them ...

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