CURRY houses may be wiped out by Ed Miliband’s dash to Net Zero, bosses have warned.
They say the Energy Secretary’s push for “clean” electricity could see them unable to replace traditional gas-fuelled tandoori ovens.
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GettyReplacing gas tandoor ovens and hobs would cost each struggling business tens of thousands[/caption]
Oli Khan MBE, President of the Bangladeshi Caterers Association, told The Sun: “Net Zero could sign a death warrant for the Great British curry industry.”
The UK has more than 12,000 curry restaurants, employing over 100,000 people and contributing £4.5billion annually to the economy.
With the hospitality sector struggling, replacing gas tandoor ovens and hobs would cost each business tens of thousands.
And chefs say dishes would not taste as good.
A restaurant industry source said: “The Government has been crystal clear about moving from fossil fuels and on to electrification.
“But many of us simply can’t afford it.”
Shadow Energy Secretary Andrew Bowie said: “It’s a recipe for disaster.”
A Government spokesman said: “Curry houses can continue to use clay ovens under our plans.”
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