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Written question asked by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Monday, 20 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Heat Networks: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make it his policy to provide a £200 one-off payment to users of communal heat networks.

Answer

My Rt. Hon. Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed in the Autumn Statement that the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which was intended to support businesses, will be reformed from April and targeted at the most affected businesses. It has been decided that heat network consumers will not receive the Domestic Alternative Fuel Payment of £200, which was designed to support households using fuels such as oil, LPG or coal. Instead, the Government will bring forward a more appropriate route to deliver support, beyond April 2023, that is in line with support provided by other domestic consumers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
148530
Session
2022-23
Related items
Autumn Statement 2022
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Heat networks
Link
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