Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alex Mayer and Martin McCluskey

Tuesday 13th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Alex Mayer (Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard) (Lab)]

I recently met Paul Hughes, who proudly showed me his AI-enabled heat battery boiler. I am delighted that the Government have made that tech eligible for the boiler upgrade scheme. Would the Minister consider speaking to Treasury colleagues about this technology being part of the energy-saving materials VAT relief framework?

[Martin McCluskey]

As my hon. Friend will know, decisions on tax are a matter for the Chancellor, but my Department has announced our intention to make heat batteries eligible for a £2,500 grant under the boiler upgrade scheme, and a Committee of this House will be considering legislation for that on Wednesday.