Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 March 2023. It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy Bills Rebate

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his oral answers of 28 February to Topical Questions, Official Report, column 640, what the evidential basis is for the Government paying half of everyone's energy bills.

Answer: This winter the Government have paid around half of a typical household’s energy bill, saving around £1,300 through the combination of the Energy Price Guarantee and the £400 payments towards bills. The calculation is based on Ofgem’s standard definition of an average GB household using electricity and gas, paying by direct debit and with “median” consumption which, for example, could be a 2–3-bedroom house, with 2-3 people. The Government has put in place a range of schemes to ensure that all households receive support no matter what type of house they live in or what type of energy they use.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 166338
Session: 2022-23
Related items: Topical Questions
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Oral answers to questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Energy Prices Energy bills rebate
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk