Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what (a) assessment he has made and (b) consultation he has carried out on the potential merits of introducing an energy social tariff.

As set out in the Autumn Statement, the Government will develop a new approach to consumer protection in energy markets, which will apply from April 2024 onwards.

The Government is committed to working with consumer groups and industry to consider the best approach, including options such as social tariffs, as part of wider retail market reforms.