Written question asked by Jeff Smith (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 March 2023. It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy Bills Rebate: Manchester Withington

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an estimate of the value of unclaimed Energy Bill Support Scheme prepayment meter vouchers in Manchester Withington constituency.

Answer: Reporting to the three months to December 31st 2022 shows an estimated 8,170 Energy Bills Support Scheme traditional prepayment meter vouchers were issued to households in Manchester Withington, with 5,930 (73%) of these redeemed. October and November vouchers were valued at £66 and the December voucher at £67 meaning the 2,240 unredeemed vouchers have a value of approximately £150,000. Transparency data on Energy Bills Support Scheme GB payments made by electricity suppliers to customers is reported monthly and can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-bills-support-scheme-payments-made-by-electricity-suppliers-to-customers.

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