Written question asked by Leigh Ingham (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy: Debts

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's policies of Ofgem's decision to recover the costs of the Energy Debt Relief Scheme through consumer bills.

Answer

The affordability crisis is the biggest issue facing families across the country. At the Autumn Budget, the Government committed to taking money off energy bills to tackle the cost of living. The changes made at the Budget are factored into bills for years to come, and without that action the rise in the Price Cap from July would have been significantly larger.

The Government is working closely with Ofgem, energy suppliers and consumer groups to develop a range of interventions to reduce energy debt, and to understand the impacts of different approaches on consumers.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 10359
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Consumers Debts Costs Billing Energy Ofgem
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Energy: Debts

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