Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Amanda Solloway and Andrew Jones

Tuesday 27th February 2024 Commons Chamber

[Amanda Solloway]

Standing charges, as I mentioned, are a matter for Ofgem. However, Ofgem has listened to public sentiment, and it has recently launched a call for input on standing charges. My understanding is that to date, it has had over 40,000 responses. The call for input closed on 19 January, and Ofgem’s paper aims to ensure a greater understanding of how standing charges are applied to energy bills and what alternatives should be considered.

[Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (Con)]

7. What steps she is taking to help increase private sector investment in green technologies.