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

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the letter sent by the Minister of State for Energy and Climate to all Members on 25 November 2022 entitled Energy Bills Support in Great Britain: Complex Cases, what steps his Department is taking to communicate to affected people the timescale for making those payments to park home residents.

On 19 December, the Government publicly announced that the Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) will launch in 2023 to eligible households in Great Britain. The Government will communicate when the new scheme is live, which is anticipated to be on or before 27th February. It is working closely with stakeholder groups and representative bodies, including park home associations, to update them on progress and ensure those eligible are made fully aware of the scheme and encouraged to apply.