Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reintroducing social energy tariffs in the context of trends in the level of energy costs.

Energy prices have fallen significantly since last winter, and the 2024 Q1 price cap of £1,928 has more than halved compared to the previous year when the 2023 Q1 price cap peaked at £4,279. The Government is continuing to support those most in need with millions of households receiving up to £900 in further cost-of-living payments. This is in addition to established support available for vulnerable and low-income through the Winter Fuel Payment, which provided between £250 - £600, and the Warm Homes Discount delivering £150. We are continuing to monitor the situation and keeping options under review.