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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 April 2023 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Monday, 24 April 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Energy: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of an energy social tariff; and if he will run a pilot.

Answer

Officials in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are working closely with other Government Departments to assess options, including social tariffs, for a new approach to consumer protection from 2024.

The Government intends to consult on options in summer 2023 that better targets support for those most in need.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
181721
Session
2022-23
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Link
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