Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Monday, 23 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 January 2023. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 January 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Energy: Prices
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing an energy social tariff for disabled customers.
- Answer
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As set out in the Autumn Statement, the Government is developing a new approach to consumer protection in energy markets, which will apply from April 2024 onwards, after the closure of the Energy Price Guarantee.
The Government has committed to work with consumer groups and industry to consider the best approach, including options such as social tariffs, as part of wider retail market reforms.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 130059
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Energy Low incomes Prices
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- 2023-01-31 14:30:29 +0000
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