Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the energy price cap increase on pensioners.

The Government is working closely with Ofgem to ensure consumers are put first. My Hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Consumers meets regularly with energy suppliers to outline the Government’s expectations of the standard of service that should be provided to their customers. The impact of the energy crisis is still being felt by people across the country, and the Government, Ofgem and energy suppliers are working together closely to help vulnerable households this winter.

In November Energy UK, in collaboration with the Government, published a Winter 2024 Commitment for this winter which promises £500m of industry support to billpayers this winter. It also outlines how fifteen energy suppliers representing almost the entire market will continue to provide a range of financial support tailored to the needs of their customers.

Together with our Warm Home Discount, households who are struggling to pay their energy bills this winter will receive £1 billion of support.