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Written question asked by Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour) on Monday, 18 July 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 August 2022. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Private Rented Housing: Energy Bills Rebate

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government how private tenants who pay their council tax or energy bills as part of their rent will be able to claim their energy bills support grant if (1) their rent has already risen this year, and (2) it has not already risen this year.

Answer

There are rules which can protect tenants and ensure they receive the benefit of this policy. A copy of Ofgem’s guidance on how to ensure customers are being charged no more than they should when they buy the electricity through their landlord, including what to do if they think there has been a mistake, is attached.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1873
Session
2022-23
Attachment
HL1873 Resale of gas and electricity
Subjects
Private rented housing Energy bills rebate
Link
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