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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Friday, 16 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 February 2024. It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Friday, 23 February 2024 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, if she will make it her policy to provide energy bill support to households with the most need.

Answer

The Government continues to provide support through the Warm Home Discount, which provides low-income households with an annual £150 rebate off their energy bill every winter.

This winter, millions of vulnerable households are receiving up to £900 in further Cost of Living Payments, with an extra £150 to those on eligible disability benefits. These payments are in addition to established financial support which is available for low income and vulnerable households this winter through the Winter Fuel Payment and the Cold Weather Payment which provides £25 during very cold weather. This comes as part of a package of support to assist households and individuals with rising costs of living that will total over £104 billion, or £3,700 per household on average, over 2022-2025.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14365
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Energy bills rebate
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk