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Written question asked by Mike Amesbury (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 June 2022. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Monday, 13 June 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Warm Home Discount Scheme: Disability

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will amend the changes to the eligibility criteria for the Warm Home Discount to retain support for disabled people’s higher energy usage needs.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave to the Hon. Member for Lewisham, Deptford on 28 April 2022 to Question 155833.

My Rt hon Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer has also announced a one-off £150 payment for people on disability benefits this year, alongside other cost of living support measures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9135
Session
2022-23
Related items
Energy: Prices
Thursday, 28 April 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Disability Warm home discount scheme
Link
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