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1583444

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Government does not collect this data. However, Liquid Gas UK reports that they know of 31 companies which distribute liquid petroleum gas (LPG) to customers and businesses across the UK and none have closed in the past year.</p><p> </p><p>The UK continues to enjoy a robust supply chain for LPG, which is met by domestic production and by imported cargoes. The Government works closely with industry to monitor the LPG supply position throughout the year and proactively take steps to mitigate any risks that may affect distribution to customers and essential services.</p>
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1582749

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Government is finalising several elements of the scheme that are critical to delivery. There are significant complexities in delivering a novel scheme with a wide variety of eligible groups with different energy arrangements. The Government must ensure consumers are protected; public money is well spent with robust verification and anti-fraud checks; and that local authorities are prepared to deliver support to eligible households.</p>
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1582750

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Government is finalising several elements of the scheme that are critical to delivery. There are significant complexities in delivering a novel scheme with a wide variety of eligible groups with different energy arrangements. The Government must ensure consumers are protected; public money is well spent with robust verification and anti-fraud checks; and that local authorities are prepared to deliver support to eligible households.</p>
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1582751

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding will provide support of £400 for energy bills for around 900,000 households without a direct relationship to a domestic electricity supplier.</p>
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1582752

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The exact date that an eligible household will receive support will depend on when the application is made and when the payment can be processed by the relevant local authority. The online application portal and accompanying contact centre helpline for those who do not have online access will be open by 27 February.</p>
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1582779

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The development of stamp products is an operational matter for Royal Mail. The Government is not involved in the operational decisions of Royal Mail, a private business.</p><p> </p><p>Royal Mail is not barcoding special stamp issues, which are printed to commemorate a person or event.</p>
	tabling member	4669 label Biography information for Damien Moore

1582782

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>Discussions with stakeholders regarding forced prepayment meter installations are ongoing.</p>
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1582811

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The new Energy Bill Discount Scheme will support steel producers facing high energy prices through issuing a per-unit discount to their energy bills. The calculated discount will depend on the terms of their contract and the future price of energy.</p><p> </p><p>We cannot provide an average estimate, but for steel firms eligible for the Energy and Trade Intensive Industry support, for electricity the maximum discount on 70% of usage will be £89 per megawatt hour (MWh) with a price threshold of £185 per MWh. For gas, the maximum discount will be £40 per MWh with a price threshold of £99 per MWh, also on 70% of usage. The remaining 30% of usage will be supported at the same level as non-domestic customers who do not qualify for the Energy and Trade Intensive Industry support.</p><p> </p><p>We have provided the steel sector more than £800m since 2013 to help with energy costs.</p>
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1582812

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The new Energy Bill Discount Scheme will support steel producers facing high energy prices through issuing a per-unit discount to their energy bills. The calculated discount will depend on the terms of their contract and the future price of energy.</p><p> </p><p>We cannot provide an average estimate, but for steel firms eligible for the Energy and Trade Intensive Industry support, for electricity the maximum discount on 70% of usage will be £89 per megawatt hour (MWh) with a price threshold of £185 per MWh. For gas, the maximum discount will be £40 per MWh with a price threshold of £99 per MWh, also on 70% of usage. The remaining 30% of usage will be supported at the same level as non-domestic customers who do not qualify for the Energy and Trade Intensive Industry support.</p><p> </p><p>We have provided the steel sector more than £800m since 2013 to help with energy costs.</p>
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1582813

	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>This was an informal conversation in which Community Union set out their ambitions for the steel industry and all parties discussed current issues.</p>
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson