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1727039

registered interest
date	03/09/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Fuel Poverty
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care of the potential merits of establishing a fuel poverty prescription that can be given by GPs.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	3992
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>This Government takes fuel poverty extremely seriously. The Government will invest an extra £6.6 billion over this Parliament in clean heat and energy efficiency through the Warm Homes Plan, upgrading five million homes through solutions like low carbon heating and improved insulation to reduce emissions and cut bills.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Household Support Fund is being extended for a further 6 months, from 1 October 2024 until 31 March 2025.  An additional £500 million will be provided to enable the extension of the HSF, including funding for the Devolved Administrations through the Barnett formula to be spent at their discretion.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Emma Reynolds question first answered 10/09/2024 14:27:24 answering member 4077 label Biography information for Emma Reynolds previous answer version 4856 answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Emma Reynolds answering member 4077 label Biography information for Emma Reynolds
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1726675

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Fuel Poverty
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 he plans to take to help ensure that people (a) who use a prepayment meter and (b) in fuel poverty are able to heat their homes in Winter 2024-2025.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	3727
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting households with the cost of energy this winter, and we are continuing to deliver the Warm Home Discount which provides a £150 rebate off energy bills for eligible low-income households.</p><p> </p><p>The setting of prices for customers on a prepayment meter or on a fixed contract is a commercial matter for energy suppliers. The Ofgem price cap for the period 1 October 2024 to 31 December was published in August, and the price cap level for prepayment meter customers is £1,669 compared to the level set for direct debit customers which is £1,717 for an average household.</p><p> </p><p>I have also outlined our expectation to energy suppliers that they should do everything they can to support customers who are struggling with their bills, especially vulnerable consumers. Last month I met with energy suppliers and encouraged them to sign up to the Voluntary Debt Commitment for this winter, and I will work closely with them in the weeks ahead to ensure vulnerable consumers are supported through this winter.</p> answering member constituency Peckham answering member printed Miatta Fahnbulleh question first answered 10/09/2024 06:30:26 answering member 5099
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1726676

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Fuel Poverty
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 take steps to establish a Fuel Poverty Strategy to end fuel poverty.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	3728
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>The fuel poverty strategy, <em>Sustainable Warmth</em>, was published in 2021 and lays out a plan for how to meet the fuel poverty target.</p><p> </p><p>Given that in 2023 an estimated3.17m households remained in fuel poverty in England, we are conducting a review of the 2021 fuel poverty strategy.</p><p> </p><p>The review, and conclusions with respect to developing an updated fuel poverty strategy, will be published shortly.</p> answering member constituency Peckham answering member printed Miatta Fahnbulleh question first answered 10/09/2024 06:28:57 answering member 5099
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1700321

registered interest
date	12/04/2024
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	Fuel Poverty
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2024 to Question 19394 on Fuel Poverty, if she will take steps to extend the list of energy efficiency measures to include new technologies; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of extending that list on energy bills for low-income households.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	21130
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>Government energy efficiency schemes prioritise measures that have beneficial long-term effects on lowering bills and making homes more comfortable and affordable to live in, within the scope of the Standard Assessment Procedure model. The Government is currently developing the Home Energy Model which will replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP).</p><p> </p><p>The current Energy Company Obligation schemes require eligible measures to result in a reduction in the cost of heating a consumer’s home. There are mechanisms for new measures to be eligible where they meet this and other scheme requirements. The potential impact of new measures on energy bill savings for low-income households would have to be assessed in relation to the specific new measures selected.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 22/04/2024 10:45:45 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1697001

registered interest
date	19/03/2024
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	Fuel Poverty
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 including (a) LED lighting, (b) water efficiency devices and (c) other bill-saving technologies in the scope of (i) the Energy Company Obligation and (ii) other fuel poverty schemes.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	19394
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2024 answer text <p>Under current assessments, Government energy efficiency schemes prioritise measures that have beneficial long-term effects on lowering bills and making homes more comfortable and affordable to live in.</p><p> </p><p>Current schemes allow the installation of measures which improve the energy performance of a dwelling within the scope of the “Standard Assessment Procedure” (SAP) – which assesses the energy performance of dwellings.</p><p> </p><p>This can include measures such as solid wall insulation, cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, underfloor insulation, draught-proofing, air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, high heat retention storage heating, low energy lighting, solar PV, solar thermal and heating controls.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 25/03/2024 12:12:49 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1693402

registered interest
date	04/03/2024
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	Fuel Poverty
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 her Department has made of the implications for her policies of trends in the level of fuel poverty since 2018.
tabling member constituency	Angus
tabling member printed	Dave Doogan
uin	16818
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2024 answer text <p>Fuel Poverty is a devolved matter and the Department has responsibility for England.</p><p> </p><p>The share of households in fuel poverty in England has reduced from 22% in 2010 to 13% in 2023, with energy efficiency being the key driver.</p><p> </p><p>Other support includes the Warm Home Discount scheme which provides low-income and vulnerable households with a £150 rebate off their winter energy bill, which it is estimated took 248,000 English households out of fuel poverty in 2023.</p><p> </p><p>The department is currently reviewing the 2021 fuel poverty strategy and is engaging with key stakeholders as part of this process.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 07/03/2024 15:06:03 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4736 label Biography information for Dave Doogan

1686274

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	Fuel Poverty
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 18 January 2024 to Question 9112 on Fuel Poverty, if she will hold a public consultation as part of the review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy.
tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
uin	12384
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2024 answer text <p>As part of the review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy, Government will assess how the vulnerability principle has been implemented since 2021 and whether any amendments are needed for an updated Fuel Poverty strategy including for households where an occupant has a disability. Government has a statutory duty to consult relevant stakeholders before publishing an updated version of the Fuel Poverty Strategy. Government intends to seek views from a range of stakeholders, including disabilities charities. I have previously met with Scope, among other organisations, as part of an initial roundtable on reviewing the strategy.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway grouped question UIN 12382 12383 question first answered 08/02/2024 12:34:07 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1685828

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	Fuel Poverty
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 she has made an estimate of the number of people living in fuel poverty in (a) Preston, (b) Lancashire, (c) the North West and (d) England; and what steps she is taking to help tackle fuel poverty.
tabling member constituency	Preston
tabling member printed	Sir Mark Hendrick
uin	11962
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2024 answer text <p>The latest official Fuel Poverty Statistics for England were published in February 2023 on gov.uk here: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fcollections%2Ffuel-poverty-statistics%232022-Statistics&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C70b24af0a15140dc0daf08dc26506b04%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638427374029528308%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=vhcTHtO9SZxIwkrzYIGbOr70fou2TY64bSN5A4N%2FFJo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fuel-poverty-statistics#2022-Statistics</a></p><p> </p><p>The latest statistics for the number of households in fuel poverty at administrative levels in England, are published here: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Fsub-regional-fuel-poverty-data-2022&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7C70b24af0a15140dc0daf08dc26506b04%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638427374029538732%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=a0cPUd7Dpl1XYfH9EVq0T1X6jnwCQdb07kg0t6yIcsY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/sub-regional-fuel-poverty-data-2022</a></p><p> </p><p>Updated statistics on fuel poverty in England and its regions will be published on 15 February 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The Government sees energy efficiency as a key way to tackle fuel poverty and measures are delivered through targeted schemes including the Energy Company Obligation.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 05/02/2024 13:45:35 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	473 label Biography information for Sir Mark Hendrick

1681267

registered interest
date	10/01/2024
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	Fuel Poverty
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 her planned timeline is for the publication of her Department's fuel poverty strategy; and if she will take steps to ensure the strategy tackles fuel poverty for disabled people.
tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
uin	9112
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2024 answer text <p>The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is currently reviewing the fuel poverty strategy for England and will publish the review in due course.</p><p> </p><p>Vulnerability is one of the current fuel poverty strategy’s guiding principles. This ensures that the Government specifically consider the needs of low-income households who are most at risk of the impacts of living in a cold home, such as households with an occupant who has a disability.</p><p> </p><p>The Department’s review of the fuel poverty strategy will seek views on how Government could further support vulnerable people in fuel poverty.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 18/01/2024 07:57:06 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1674003

registered interest
date	29/11/2023
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	Fuel Poverty
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 estimate her Department has made of the proportion of households in (a) Coventry North East constituency, (b) Coventry, (c) the West Midlands and (d) England that spent more than 10% of their income on energy costs in each of the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North East
tabling member printed	Colleen Fletcher
uin	4444
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2023 answer text <p>The latest official Fuel Poverty Statistics for England were published in February 2023 on gov.uk here: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fcollections%2Ffuel-poverty-statistics%232022-Statistics&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Caeca249ba7a041de2c7e08dbf2801aee%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638370404241731281%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PtWcZlHDkm5oQO1U6H%2FEmivjMnd7vVY3Wek0KMVF%2F5U%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fuel-poverty-statistics#2022-Statistics</a></p><p> </p><p>In addition to reporting against the official fuel poverty metric for England, these statistics included an affordability measure of the number of households required to spend more than 10 per cent of their income on domestic energy. These can be found in Annex D: Affordability measures for England, of the annual report.</p><p> </p><p>Affordability measure estimates are not held at sub-national level. Figures are available at sub-national level for fuel poverty under the Low-income Low energy efficiency (LILEE) metric, on gov.uk here: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Fsub-regional-fuel-poverty-data-2023-2021-data&amp;data=05%7C01%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Caeca249ba7a041de2c7e08dbf2801aee%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638370404241886324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3EAePIN2NkEcg23nAk9h5WwFgru%2BMRmc8%2BajXpwWqmk%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/sub-regional-fuel-poverty-data-2023-2021-data</a></p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 04/12/2023 07:23:38 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4378 label Biography information for Colleen Fletcher