Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she has taken to help (a) lower energy costs and (b) improve energy security for (i) households and (ii) businesses in Newport West constituency.

Since October 2022, the Government has covered nearly half a typical household’s energy cost and continues to support the most vulnerable with Cost-of-Living payments, including in Newport West. The Government is delivering on energy efficiency, lower electricity costs and energy security by boosting diverse sources of homegrown energy.

The default tariff price cap will continue to protect households, and the Energy Price Guarantee will remain in place as a safety net through to April 2024. Eligible businesses will also continue to receive support under the Energy Bills Discount Scheme and Energy and Trade Intensive Industries schemes.