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1719240

registered interest
date	20/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Redundancy Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether any ministerial redundancy payments have been repaid to her Department since 2019.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	27085
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero did not exist between 2019 and January 2023, we are unable to provide data on ministerial redundancies for this period.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has reviewed its records and do not have any evidence of the repayment of ministerial redundancy payments since its formation in February 2023.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 23/05/2024 05:18:32 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1718890

registered interest
date	16/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Ofgem Targeted Charging Review on the rollout of electric vehicle charge points.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	26720
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>The Targeted Charging Review is a matter for Ofgem. The 2019 Targeted Charging Review reviewed network charging arrangements, including the allocation of standing charges.</p><p> </p><p>Ofgem is considering the issue of standing charges through their recent Call for Input and we look forward to hearing its findings and future proposals. We expect bills to be fair and affordable for all consumers (including for electric vehicle charging), that standing charges are kept as low as possible, and that the right costs are recovered.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 23/05/2024 11:25:59 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1718891

registered interest
date	16/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her Department is taking to help increase the deployment of electric vehicle charge points in rural areas.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	26721
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>The Government wants people across the country to have the opportunity to make the move to electric vehicles wherever they live and work.</p><p> </p><p>Our £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund aims to address regional charging inequality and transform the availability of EV charging for drivers. The data-led allocation model to award funding considers the level of rurality with local authorities in rural areas allocated additional funding compared to urban ones.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Workplace Charging Scheme supports businesses including charities, small accommodation businesses, public sector organisations, and state-funded education institutions with grants for chargepoints.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 23/05/2024 11:25:23 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1718892

registered interest
date	16/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will make an assessment of the potential (a) merits of introducing a standing charge relief for electric vehicle charge point operators and (b) impact of such a relief on the deployment of electric vehicle charge points in rural areas.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	26722
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>The setting of standing charges associated with tariffs is a commercial matter for suppliers, and suppliers have the flexibility in how they structure their tariffs. Ofgem regulates standing charges, as they do with other elements of billing.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is pleased that Ofgem is considering the issue of standing charges through their recent Call for Input and looks forward to hearing its findings and future proposals. The Government expects bills to be fair and affordable for all consumers (including for electric vehicle charging), that standing charges are kept as low as possible, and that the right costs are recovered.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 23/05/2024 11:24:06 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1718893

registered interest
date	16/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Energy Bill Relief Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions her Department has had with industry stakeholders on the proposed Energy Bill Relief Scheme final reconciliation date in May 2024.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	26723
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>The Department values strong working relationships with both industry trade bodies, and the individual energy suppliers that they represent. The Department hosted a roundtable on 6 March 2024 with energy suppliers and industry bodies to discuss the final reconciliation arrangements of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS).</p><p> </p><p>Since then, taking on board feedback received from suppliers and trade bodies, the Department has shared further details on a proposed revised reconciliation approach with energy suppliers, and in early May officials met with the I&amp;C Shippers and Suppliers (ICoSS) and Energy UK (gas and electricity industry trade bodies) to also share the proposed approach.</p><p> </p><p>A further roundtable with all suppliers and trade bodies was held on 22 May, where officials shared current thinking on the EBRS reconciliation and offboarding approach.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 23/05/2024 10:29:37 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1718894

registered interest
date	16/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Energy Bill Relief Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed Energy Bill Relief Scheme final reconciliation date of May 2024 on the non-domestic energy sector in the (a) medium- and (b) long-term.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	26724
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>The Department has met with energy suppliers and their trade bodies to develop the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) reconciliation arrangements. To that end, the Department has been working closely with suppliers to develop an evidence base, needed to enact any effective change to the policy that met the concerns of industry whilst also ensuring the return of any public money owed.</p><p> </p><p>Notably, the Department issued a Request for Information (RFI), in March, in order to gather the necessary evidence and data that would inform any effective policy change. Whilst the returns were not as detailed as expected, this did allow the Department to develop an amended approach that struck a balance between industry concerns and the need to return taxpayer funds if owed.</p><p> </p><p>Details of the proposed amended approach have been shared with both industry bodies, the I&amp;C Shippers and Suppliers (ICoSS) and Energy UK, in early May. This was presented to all suppliers and trade bodies at a roundtable chaired by the Department on 22 May.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 23/05/2024 11:21:52 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1718895

registered interest
date	16/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Energy Bill Relief Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of (a) including additional reconciliation windows until 2027 and (b) other alternative proposals to the proposed Energy Bill Relief Scheme final reconciliation date of May 2024.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	26725
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>The Department understands the concerns raised by both industry trade bodies and individual energy suppliers, on the potential impact of the proposed reconciliation date for the Energy Bill Relief Scheme. To that end, the Department has been working closely with the concerned parties to develop a reconciliation proposal for the £7.5 billion scheme, that strikes the right balance of addressing suppliers concerns and protecting public funds, including potentially adding additional reconciliation windows.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 23/05/2024 13:01:51 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1718263

registered interest
date	15/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Energy: Social Tariffs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a social tariff in the energy market.
tabling member constituency	Hayes and Harlington
tabling member printed	John McDonnell
uin	26309
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2024 answer text <p>A social tariff is fundamentally about supporting the most vulnerable with the cost-of-living, including energy bill costs, and this is what we have delivered. Between 2022-25 we are delivering a package of support worth £108 billion, or £3,800 per household on average.</p><p> </p><p>Energy prices have fallen significantly, and the Quarter 2 2024 price cap has dropped by nearly 60% since the 2023 peak. We are also continuing to support eligible low-income households through the Warm Home Discount, providing an annual £150 rebate off energy bills until 2025-26.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 20/05/2024 11:37:21 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	178 label Biography information for John McDonnell

1718264

registered interest
date	15/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Warm Home Discount Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding eligibility for the Warm Home Discount in the next scheme year.
tabling member constituency	Hayes and Harlington
tabling member printed	John McDonnell
uin	26310
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>From winter 2022 the Government extended the Warm Home Discount to support more households in fuel poverty, who have low incomes and live in homes that are costly to heat. For winter 2023/24 we lowered the threshold for a property to be considered costly to heat and we expect over 3 million households to have received the rebate. The official WHD statistics for 2023/24 will be published on 20<sup>th</sup> June.</p><p><br> As the scheme is funded by participating energy suppliers, we have struck a balance between supporting as many households as possible, providing meaningful support, and limiting the impact on wider consumer bills.</p><p> </p><p>Energy prices have significantly fallen in the past year. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will keep options under review, including with respect to the most vulnerable households.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Government produced impact assessments for the consultation in 2021 on expanding and reforming the Warm Home Discount scheme in England and Wales and for the publication of the Government Response in 2022, which are available here: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fconsultations%2Fwarm-home-discount-better-targeted-support-from-2022&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C81e874da700948d0ba2608dc7a74c905%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638519889222450739%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4Pp3nIyqMyZHwkm7xxVbABb05SDq2OnJoaoH68hy2xM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/warm-home-discount-better-targeted-support-from-2022</a></p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 23/05/2024 10:23:31 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	178 label Biography information for John McDonnell

1718265

registered interest
date	15/05/2024
answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept id	215
answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
hansard heading	Energy: Medical Equipment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her Department is taking to support disabled people who use medical equipment in their homes with their energy costs.
tabling member constituency	Hayes and Harlington
tabling member printed	John McDonnell
uin	26311
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>We recognise the cost-of-living challenges faced by vulnerable people. The Government is providing extensive financial support to households in a package worth over £108 billion, or £3,800 per household on average, over 2022-2025. This includes the uprating of working age benefits by 6.7% this year.</p><p> </p><p>We are also continuing to support eligible low-income households through the Warm Home Discount, providing an annual £150 rebate off energy bills until 2025-26.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 22/05/2024 11:55:42 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	178 label Biography information for John McDonnell