Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many and what proportion of eligible (a) park home and (b) all households have received Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding payments; how much and what proportion of the money allocated to the scheme has been paid out; and if he will make a statement on how eligible households can now receive this money.

The Government published the latest figures for the Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) on GOV.UK on 13 July, with figures correct as of 29 June - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-bills-support-scheme-alternative-fund-gb-ni-and-alternative-fuel-payment-alternative-fund-applications-made-by-customers. Officials estimated that there were around 900,000 households eligible for the scheme, including an estimated 85,000 – 125,000 park homes. The department was allocated £362m from HM Treasury to deliver the scheme, with over £60m being paid out to eligible households.

The EBSS AF closed on 31 May. No new applications can now be made. The Government recommends that any household that did not apply for support or were ineligible and require help with their energy bills visits the ‘Help for Households’ webpage on GOV.UK to view what other support may be available - https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/.