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1564148

registered interest
date	06/01/2023
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Trading Standards: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how much funding has been provided to Trading Standards (a) nationally and (b) by local authority in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
uin	117772
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2023 answer text <p>Local authorities across England, Scotland and Wales are responsible for funding Local Authority Trading Standards Services (LATSS). Local authorities are independent from central government and are responsible for determining their resourcing priorities in accordance with the needs of the local electorate. Local government expenditure is determined by the block grant to local authorities, with the remainder raised from local taxation. This funding is used to resource LATSS.</p><p> </p><p>The Department established National Trading Standards (NTS) in England and Wales, to better enable local authorities to take coordinated action against consumer scams. Trading Standards Scotland (TSS) was created to provide a similar role in Scotland. The resources are supplementary and distinct from LATSS funding. Funding in each of the last five years is provided below.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>NTS and TSS</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>22/23</p></td><td><p>£13,242,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>21/22</p></td><td><p>£13,242,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>20/21</p></td><td><p>£13,235,800</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>19/20</p></td><td><p>£14,440,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>18/19</p></td><td><p>£14,676,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p><strong>£68,835,800</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 11/01/2023 17:50:43 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1564272

registered interest
date	06/01/2023
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy Bill Relief Scheme: Charities
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of extending the Energy Bill Relief Scheme for charities.
tabling member constituency	North Ayrshire and Arran
tabling member printed	Patricia Gibson
uin	117657
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2023 answer text <p>Over the course of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme review, the Government has held discussions cross-Whitehall, as well as with businesses and trade associations, to understand those most in need of support. Charities will receive support for their energy bills. There is also wider support to help them with costs including a reduction in VAT, from 20% to 5%, and exclusion from the main rates of the Climate Change Levy on some of the energy they use.</p><p> </p><p>Final outcomes of the EBRS review can be found on GOV.UK:</p><p><a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fenergy-bill-relief-scheme-non-standard-cases%2Fenergy-bill-relief-scheme-non-standard-cases-guidance-for-non-domestic-customers&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary.PQ%40BEIS.gov.uk%7C723a03cfbe0141200b0a08daf30a9c7d%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638089524134471013%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XRZZcZOaynTd9avFLtfN%2FeEu8HMTqrtBikgo0cJmsM0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-bill-relief-scheme-non-standard-cases/energy-bill-relief-scheme-non-standard-cases-guidance-for-non-domestic-customers</a>.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 11/01/2023 12:46:23 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4435 label Biography information for Patricia Gibson

1564365

registered interest
date	06/01/2023
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Wines: Industry
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when he will bring forward legislative proposals to allow English Sparkling Wine to be sold in pint and half litre bottles.
tabling member constituency	East Worthing and Shoreham
tabling member printed	Tim Loughton
uin	117409
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2023 answer text <p>The quantities in which pre-packed alcohol, including English sparkling wine, can be sold will be considered as part of the Government’s review of EU-derived law. Further details will be provided in due course.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 11/01/2023 17:49:20 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	114 label Biography information for Tim Loughton

1564369

registered interest
date	06/01/2023
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy: Debt Collection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make an estimate of the number of households that have been visited by (a) debt collectors and (b) bailiffs due to the non-payment of energy bills in the last 12 months; and whether his Department is taking steps to monitor trends in this data.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	117699
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2023 answer text <p>The Government and the independent regulator, Ofgem, do not collect data about actions on individual customer accounts. The Government introduced the ‘Breathing Space’ scheme which aims to address consumers’ ability to tackle debt and offers legal protections from creditors for 60 days. Under Ofgem rules, energy companies must set appropriate repayment plans based on a customer’s ability to pay, for those at risk of or in debt.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 11/01/2023 12:44:16 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1564370

registered interest
date	06/01/2023
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy: Debt Collection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department is taking steps to prevent debt collectors and bailiffs from making demands on people who are (a) behind with their energy payments and (b) in fuel poverty.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	117700
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2023 answer text <p>The Government introduced the ‘Breathing Space’ scheme which aims to address consumers’ ability to tackle debt and offers legal protections from creditors for 60 days. Under Ofgem rules, energy companies must set appropriate repayment plans based on a customer’s ability to pay, for those at risk of or in debt.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 11/01/2023 12:45:01 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1564410

registered interest
date	06/01/2023
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Small Businesses
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what (a) support and (b) advice the Government provides to small businesses facing higher costs when importing from the EU as a result of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	117483
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2023 answer text <p>The Government has provided extensive support to help businesses including guidance products, webinars, and ‘how to’ videos. Through the SME Brexit Support Fund and the Intermediaries Grant, the Government made over £100m available to help businesses adapt to new rules.</p><p>The Government has produced a useful step-by-step guide to help businesses understand the process for importing goods into the UK. The Government also created a customs intermediary register on GOV.UK to help businesses to find intermediary assistance appropriate to their needs. The Customs &amp; International Trade helpline and webchat facility is also available to help businesses with customs queries.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 11/01/2023 17:52:04 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

1563829

registered interest
date	21/12/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy Bills Rebate: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect to complete the process of delivering £600 in energy support payments to all households in Northern Ireland.
tabling member printed	Lord Rogan
uin	HL4499
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2023 answer text <p>On 19th December, the Government announced that all households in Northern Ireland will receive support with their energy bills this winter through a single payment of £600. This is made up of £400 of the Energy Bills Support Scheme and £200 of the Alternative Fuel Payment. This will be delivered through electricity suppliers, with payments starting in January and concluding as soon as is reasonably practicable.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 09/01/2023 14:21:54 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	2478 label Biography information for Lord Rogan

1563837

registered interest
date	21/12/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Industrial Energy Transformation Fund
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to confirm the budget allocated to the Energy Investment Fund in (1) 2021–22, and (2) 2022–23.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL4507
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2023 answer text <p>The Energy Investment Fund is a Scottish Government initiative. Its budget is not a matter for the UK Government.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 09/01/2023 14:22:07 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1563403

registered interest
date	20/12/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy Bills Rebate
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many and what proportion of households who do not have their own direct relationship with an energy supplier have received support from the Energy Bills Support Scheme as of 20 December 2022.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	114658
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2023 answer text <p>Through the Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) Alternative Funding the Government has ensured that the £400 is available to households that do not have a direct relationship with their energy supplier and will therefore not automatically receive the EBSS. The total number of households eligible for EBSS Alternative Funding is estimated to be 900,000.</p><p> </p><p>Those who are eligible for the EBSS Alternative Funding will need to submit a short online form via GOV.UK, with the application portal due to open in January. A dedicated customer helpline will be available to assist customers who do not have online access, with further details to be released next month.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 10/01/2023 13:18:21 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1563406

registered interest
date	20/12/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Energy: Meters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 15 December 2022 to Question 107134 on Energy: Meters, whether his Department is taking steps to ensure that energy suppliers comply with Ofgem's rules on forcible prepayment meter installations.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	114764
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2023 answer text <p>As the independent regulator, Ofgem is responsible for ensuring licensed energy suppliers are complying with their rules.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 10/01/2023 13:18:30 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden