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1689467

registered interest
date	16/02/2024
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: 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, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the reports from the Social Market Foundation entitled Fairer, warmer, cheaper: New energy bill support policies to support British households in an age of high prices, published on 8 March 2023, and Bare necessities: Towards an improved framework for social tariffs in the UK, published on 29 September 2023.
tabling member constituency	East Lothian
tabling member printed	Kenny MacAskill
uin	14366
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2024 answer text <p>The Government is continuing to support those most in need with millions of vulnerable households receiving up to £900 in further cost-of-living payments this winter, with an extra £150 to those on eligible disability benefits. This is in addition to the established support of the Winter Fuel Payment worth between £250-£600 and the £150 Warm Home Discount.</p><p> </p><p>In the Autumn Statement we also announced the biggest increase to the National Living Wage, worth around £1,800 to a full-time worker, and an increase to benefits of 6.7% to further support households past April 2024.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 23/02/2024 12:54:08 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4772 label Biography information for Kenny MacAskill

1687334

registered interest
date	05/02/2024
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: 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, what steps her Department is taking to support families that are not eligible for universal credit support with their heating bills.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	12942
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2024 answer text <p>Energy prices have fallen significantly compared to last winter, and the Government is continuing to support those most in need.</p><p> </p><p>Millions of vulnerable households are receiving up to £900 in further Cost of Living Payments, with an extra £150 to those on eligible disability benefits, in addition to established financial support available for low income and vulnerable households through the Winter Fuel Payment and the Warm Home Discount.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has announced an increase to the National Living Wage benefiting around 2.7 million workers, an increase to benefits of 6.7%, and tax cuts which will benefit around 27 million people.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 12/02/2024 13:42:15 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1687393

registered interest
date	05/02/2024
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: 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, what assessment she has made of the impact of different levies for gas and electricity on heating bills.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	13036
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2024 answer text <p>Several crucial environmental and social policy costs are funded ('levied') through consumer bills to reduce the burden on the taxpayer. These schemes are vital to developing domestic sources of low-carbon electricity to reduce our exposure to volatile global fossil fuel markets and protect consumers in the long term.</p><p> </p><p>A list of the current schemes that are funded through households and business energy bills is on the Ofgem website. <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ofgem.gov.uk%2Fenvironmental-and-social-schemes&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C6f1901eb61f84f27425d08dc2bacf1a1%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638433268982505666%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SDnu%2B%2BiVuuTddOx6ol0Yj0rGaAVPWz3Y8G4fGGQw%2Bp4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>For households on default tariffs, Ofgem's published methodology for the price cap sets out how these costs should be passed to consumers, for instance the split between electricity and gas. </strong><strong><a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ofgem.gov.uk%2Fenergy-price-cap&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C6f1901eb61f84f27425d08dc2bacf1a1%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638433268982515238%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cMi2EhtJGCGNkA8DMFP8XltGy2tDNYYgSMxufASwhJU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/energy-price-cap</a></strong></p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 12/02/2024 13:42:55 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1686231

registered interest
date	31/01/2024
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	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, when she next plans to hold discussions with Ofgem on estimated trends in the level of energy costs in the next 12 months.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	12288
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2024 answer text <p>Ministers and officials regularly meet with Ofgem to discuss a range of issues including trends and forecasts for the energy market. Ofgem monitor the energy market including the traded prices for Forward Delivery Contracts for periods many months in advance. Market information that is publicly available is published by Ofgem on their website:</p><p><a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ofgem.gov.uk%2Fenergy-data-and-research%2Fdata-portal&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C1962376797154d93f81708dc26414da2%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638427309137137992%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OB4V1E9HsYbHxZU6UlrI2BeUqfHptt3nZ4zGdkqjc5Q%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/energy-data-and-research/data-portal</a></p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 05/02/2024 12:14:20 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1685849

registered interest
date	30/01/2024
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	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, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce energy bills.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
uin	12077
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2024 answer text <p>Energy prices have fallen significantly in the last year with the Q1 2024 price cap of £1,928 being significantly less than the Q1 2023 price cap which peaked at £4,279. Despite this, the Government is continuing to support those who need it the most, with over £104 billion in support, or £3,700 per household on average, being delivered between 2022 – 2025.</p><p> </p><p>Millions of households are receiving up to £900 in further cost-of-living payments, in addition to established support for vulnerable households such as the Winter Fuel Payment worth between £250 - £600 and the £150 Warm Home Discount.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 06/02/2024 15:10:06 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1682091

registered interest
date	15/01/2024
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	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, what steps she plans to take to help households with rising energy costs in the next 12 months.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	9601
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises the challenges posed by cost-of-living pressures, including the impact of energy bills, and is already providing extensive financial support to households. This includes a package of support to assist households and individuals with rising costs of living that will total over £104 billion, or £3,700 per household on average, over 2022-2025.</p><p> </p><p>This includes further cost of living support to vulnerable households, including a £900 payment for those on means-tested benefits, £300 for pensioner households and an extra £150 for people on an eligible disability benefit.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway grouped question UIN 9602 question first answered 22/01/2024 07:36:42 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1682092

registered interest
date	15/01/2024
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	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, what steps she is taking to help support low-income households with rising energy costs.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	9602
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises the challenges posed by cost-of-living pressures, including the impact of energy bills, and is already providing extensive financial support to households. This includes a package of support to assist households and individuals with rising costs of living that will total over £104 billion, or £3,700 per household on average, over 2022-2025.</p><p> </p><p>This includes further cost of living support to vulnerable households, including a £900 payment for those on means-tested benefits, £300 for pensioner households and an extra £150 for people on an eligible disability benefit.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway grouped question UIN 9601 question first answered 22/01/2024 07:36:42 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1680962

registered interest
date	09/01/2024
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	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 she will make it her policy to introduce an emergency energy tariff.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	8859
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises the challenges posed by the cost-of-living pressures, including energy bill costs, and is already providing extensive financial support. This includes a package of support worth £104 billion, or £3,700 per household on average, between 2022-2025.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is continuing to support those most in need, with millions of vulnerable households receiving up to £900 in cost-of-living payments. This is in addition to established financial support for vulnerable households through the Winter Fuel Payment, which delivered £250 - £600, and the £150 Warm Homes Discount. We are continuing to monitor the situation and keeping options under review.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 16/01/2024 06:30:51 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1678965

registered interest
date	19/12/2023
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 she will make an estimate of the potential impact of trends in the level of imported energy on the cost of energy for (a) domestic and (b) business customers in the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Angus
tabling member printed	Dave Doogan
uin	7667
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2024 answer text <p>The main driver of trends in energy prices for domestic and business customers over the last 5 years has been movements in international gas prices, which determine the amounts charged for both domestically produced and imported gas. The Department publishes data on <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fmedia%2F6582dffd23b70a000d234cf3%2FET_1.3_DEC_23.xlsx&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Cf5151564e563448915ec08dc10331a46%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638403058872868961%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bQK%2FhMxGa3K7iGZ9WCC%2FjWB6PPX5PHwc5c3oyfdvCFA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">the UK's overall net imports</a>, with separate data on imports of <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fmedia%2F6582c0cbfc07f300128d4531%2FET_4.4_DEC_23.xlsx&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Cf5151564e563448915ec08dc10331a46%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638403058872868961%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XQHcOTo2AUksscn5cOfMgGBXme0OTVyOEjrkY1vKHeU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">gas</a> and other energy products, alongside <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Fquarterly-energy-prices-december-2023&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Cf5151564e563448915ec08dc10331a46%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638403058872868961%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Fr2dwPX0vPLlaJTRT9%2BCNxaBgRO59OgrxUO8sjajPzA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">energy prices</a>. Developing more home-grown sources of energy supply – including renewables – will help reduce the exposure of UK energy prices to volatile international markets.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 09/01/2024 07:30:24 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4736 label Biography information for Dave Doogan

1679235

registered interest
date	19/12/2023
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the electricity and gas tariffs for both residential and business customers throughout the UK; and whether these respective tariffs are contributing to a lack of competitiveness of the UK against its major international competitors.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL1331
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/01/2024 answer text <p>Gas prices for UK industrial users are among the cheapest in Europe. However, the UK’s industrial electricity prices are higher than those of comparable countries because the UK has spread electricity infrastructure costs more evenly between industry and households compared to other European countries.</p><p> </p><p>Some energy and trade intensive industries that are particularly exposed receive energy price support.</p><p> </p><p>For household customers, the price cap ensures that default tariffs in GB reflect the reasonable costs of supply.</p><p> </p><p>Government also provided unprecedented levels of support to households and businesses across the UK last winter in response to global energy price spikes.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 03/01/2024 14:18:36 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey