To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information his Department holds on the number of households using older direct electric heating and older storage heaters; and what assessment he has made of the potential merits of upgrading those households to modern high heat retention...

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information his Department holds on the number of households using older direct electric heating and older storage heaters; and what assessment he has made of the potential merits of upgrading those households to modern high heat retention...

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of moving households on old electric heating systems onto modern high heat retention storage heaters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of moving households on old electric heating systems onto modern high heat retention storage heaters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what financial assistance his Department is providing to households with no central heating to upgrade their old electric heating systems to new technologies such as modern high heat retention storage heaters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what financial assistance his Department is providing to households with no central heating to upgrade their old electric heating systems to new technologies such as modern high heat retention storage heaters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help decrease the capital costs for businesses moving from gas to electric heating systems.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help decrease the capital costs for businesses moving from gas to electric heating systems.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to review their guidance on electricity usage assumptions for households with higher reliance on electric heating.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to review their guidance on electricity usage assumptions for households with higher reliance on electric heating.

Typical household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and 27% in October 2022. Lower wholesale prices have led to falls in prices, but current bills are still 43% above their winter 2021/22 levels.

Typical household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and 27% in October 2022. Lower wholesale prices have led to falls in prices, but current bills are still 43% above their winter 2021/22 levels.

Today I am able to confirm that my department has stepped in to ensure there will be a managed and more controlled start of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) phase out from 30 June. People with an RTS meter will not face any unexpected disruption to their heating or hot...

Today I am able to confirm that my department has stepped in to ensure there will be a managed and more controlled start of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) phase out from 30 June. People with an RTS meter will not face any unexpected disruption to their heating or hot...

My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Consumers (Miatta Fahnbulleh MP) made the following Statement today:

Today I am able to confirm that my department has stepped in to ensure there will be a managed and more controlled start of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) phase out from 30 June. People...

My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Consumers (Miatta Fahnbulleh MP) made the following Statement today:

Today I am able to confirm that my department has stepped in to ensure there will be a managed and more controlled start of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) phase out from 30 June. People...

New clauses considered. New clause 77 (Conditions to mitigate overheating risk) discussed with New clause 78 (Cooling hierarchy guidance), New clause 79 (Overheating risk assessments), New clause 80 (Incorporation of features to mitigate overheating risk) and New clause 81 (Access to data on overheating risk). New clause 77 negatived on division (3 to 9). New clause 88 (Use of compulsory purchase powers for Active travel routes), New clause 91 (Embodies carbon assessments), New clause 94 (Considerations when deciding an application for development consent), New clause 95 (Repeal of requirement for agreement to removal of consent in DCOs) and New clause 96 (Review of land value capture) withdrawn. New Clause 98 (Electricity distribution networks: land and access rights) discussed with new clause (Extension of permitted development). New clause 98 withdrawn. New Clause 101 (Preservation of playing fields and pitches) withdrawn. New clause 111 (Protection of villages) negatived on division (2 to 10). New clause 103 (Local area energy plans) withdrawn. New Clause 105 (Extension of use classes C5 and C6 to England) discussed with new clause 106 (Change of certain use classes to require permission). New clause 105 negatived on division (3 to 9). Clause 94 (The Crown) and clause 97 agreed to. Clause 95 (Extent) and clause 96 (Commencement and transition provision), amendments made. Clauses 95 to 96 as amended, agreed to. Bill as amended, to be reported. Written evidence reported to the House.

New clauses considered. New clause 77 (Conditions to mitigate overheating risk) discussed with New clause 78 (Cooling hierarchy guidance), New clause 79 (Overheating risk assessments), New clause 80 (Incorporation of features to mitigate overheating risk) and New clause 81 (Access to data on overheating risk). New clause 77 negatived on...

In my constituency, many elderly and disabled people face very high energy bills due to essential medical equipment and heating needs. What support are the Government providing to ensure that these households are protected from the high cost of electricity?

In my constituency, many elderly and disabled people face very high energy bills due to essential medical equipment and heating needs. What support are the Government providing to ensure that these households are protected from the high cost of electricity?

We know that consumers are under pressure with energy bills. That is why last winter, £1 billion of support was provided to help vulnerable customers through our warm home discount and through industry. That is why we are extending the warm home discount from 3 million households to 6 million households and doing ongoing work to ensure we are supporting the most vulnerable households with bills.

We know that consumers are under pressure with energy bills. That is why last winter, £1 billion of support was provided to help vulnerable customers through our warm home discount and through industry. That is why we are extending the warm home discount from 3 million households to 6 million households and doing ongoing work to ensure we are supporting the most vulnerable households with bills.

Motion that this House has considered the potential merits of energy rebates for the Highlands and Islands. Agreed to on question.

Motion that this House has considered the potential merits of energy rebates for the Highlands and Islands. Agreed to on question.

I beg to move,

That this House has considered the potential merits of energy rebates for the Highlands and Islands.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I am here to address a matter of critical importance to my constituents in Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey, and indeed...

I beg to move,

That this House has considered the potential merits of energy rebates for the Highlands and Islands.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I am here to address a matter of critical importance to my constituents in Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey, and indeed...

I thank the hon. Gentleman for securing the debate. I recall the two Members to whom he referred, including a former colleague, and their campaigns. In the previous debate, I also referred to the 26.5% of people in fuel poverty in Scotland. Does the hon. Gentleman see a methodology to...

I thank the hon. Gentleman for securing the debate. I recall the two Members to whom he referred, including a former colleague, and their campaigns. In the previous debate, I also referred to the 26.5% of people in fuel poverty in Scotland. Does the hon. Gentleman see a methodology to...