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1683135

	registered interest
	date	17/01/2024
	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	Park Homes: Energy
	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 park home residents with energy costs.
	tabling member constituency	Gower
	tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
	uin	10224
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2024 answer text <p>Last winter, the Government delivered the Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding and the Alternative Fuel Payment Alternative Fund which many park homes were eligible for, delivering over £20 million in support to park home households. The Government is continuing to support those who need it the most, with millions of vulnerable and low-income households receiving £900 in further cost of living payments, including £150 to those on eligible disability benefits. This in addition to established support for vulnerable households such as the Winter Fuel Payment worth between £250 - £600.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 25/01/2024 09:57:15 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1625698

	registered interest
	date	03/05/2023
	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 Intensive Industries: Costs
	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 estimate has he made of the cost to energy-intensive businesses that are no longer entitled to receive support through the (a) Energy and Trade Intensive Industries and (b) Energy Bill Discount schemes after signing a blend and extend contract with their supplier.
	tabling member constituency	Gower
	tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
	uin	183801
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2023 answer text <p>The Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) will continue to provide support to eligible non-domestic energy users from April 2023 until March 2024.</p><p> </p><p>Contract negotiations are ultimately a matter for suppliers and their customers who should make informed decisions based on their individual circumstances. We continue to work with Ofgem and energy suppliers to ensure they are doing all they can to address price pressures and support their customers.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 10/05/2023 12:42:28 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1625351

	registered interest
	date	02/05/2023
	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 and Energy Bills 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, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact on businesses of the replacement of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme by the Energy Bill Discount Scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Gower
	tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
	uin	183538
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2023 answer text <p>The review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme assessed a range of qualitative and quantitative evidence from businesses and stakeholders on sectors that may be most affected by rising energy prices based on energy and trade intensity. The results were used alongside results from a BEIS business survey, inputs from Government departments, wider economic and public policy considerations. The outcome of the review informed the criteria used to determine eligibility for the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS).</p><p> </p><p>The EBDS reflects the scale of change in the energy market since last September and strikes the right balance by supporting businesses over the next year, ensuring fiscal responsibility and limiting the taxpayer’s exposure to volatile energy markets.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 09/05/2023 14:44:22 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1625354

	registered interest
	date	02/05/2023
	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: Prices
	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 he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the level of energy prices in the UK relative to those in European countries on the UK's international competitiveness.
	tabling member constituency	Gower
	tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
	uin	183539
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2023 answer text <p>Gas prices for industrial users in the UK are typically among the cheapest in Europe. However, the UK’s industrial electricity prices are higher than those of other comparable countries, in part reflecting how the UK has spread electricity infrastructure costs more evenly between industry and households compared to other European countries. Recognising potential implications on industrial competitiveness, the Government announced in February that approximately 300 businesses across the UK will benefit from the British Industry Supercharger: targeted measures to ensure energy costs for key UK industries are in line with other major economies.</p><p> </p><p>Prices data are published at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/international-energy-price-comparisons" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/international-energy-price-comparisons</a>.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 09/05/2023 14:44:37 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1605105

	registered interest
	date	17/03/2023
	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: Terminal Illnesses
	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 support his Department is providing to families of children with life-limiting illnesses for energy costs.
	tabling member constituency	Gower
	tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
	uin	168092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2023 answer text <p>The Energy Bills Support Scheme and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) have provided financial support to all families to help manage the rising costs of their energy bills.</p><p>Households using alternative fuels are entitled to a £200 Alternative Fuel Payment. In addition to the Energy Affordability schemes, families with children with life-limiting illnesses are also entitled to a one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment.</p><p>As set out in the Autumn Statement, the Government is developing a new approach to consumer protection in energy markets, which will apply from April 2024 onwards including options such as social tariffs, as part of wider energy retail market reforms.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 27/03/2023 15:36:29 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi