Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to provide financial support for energy bills to (a) vulnerable and (b) fuel poor households in winter 2023-24.

Targeted support for low-income and vulnerable consumers must be delivered in a way that aligns fully with our approach to fuel poverty, whilst being responsive to short-term changes in the energy market when necessary. DESNZ are undertaking a review of their fuel poverty strategy and will use this to develop a clear and coordinated approach to affordability, fuel poverty, and wider retail market reforms.

The Government will examine approaches for how comprehensive long-term protection can be better provided to low-income, vulnerable and fuel poor households.