Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Energy: Park HomesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending eligibility for energy support schemes to residential park home residents who are not connected to the gas grid.
Answer: The Warm Home Discount provides a £150 rebate off energy bills to eligible low-income households through their electricity supplier. As residential park home residents usually do not have a domestic electricity supplier, they are unable to receive this su...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHeating: Renewable FuelsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of existing regulations relating to the introduction of a renewable liquid heating fuel obligation.
Answer: For most off-grid properties, transitioning to clean heat will involve installing a heat pump as these are cost-effective, proven technologies. The Government expect sustainable biomass to be prioritised where there are limited alternatives for decarbonis...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordWarm Home Discount Scheme: LancashireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the number of households that will become eligible for the Warm Home Discount following her Department's planned changes to the eligibility criteria in (a) Fyl
Answer: The Warm Home Discount statistics for 2024-25 were published on 26th June 2025. These statistics cover receipt of the WHD for winter 2024/25. Estimates of future eligibility are not available at county or constituency level. Across Great Britain, we will ...
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the impact of rising energy prices on the disposable income of pensioner households in the North West.
Answer: The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the best way to break our dependence on global fossil fuel markets and protect billpayers permanently. We recognise that we need to support households struggling with bills whilst ...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the RTS switch-off on consumers in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: DESNZ has stepped in to ensure there will be a managed and more controlled start of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) phase out from 30 June. People with an RTS meter will not face any unexpected disruption to their heating or hot water at the end of the...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes Plan: YeovilDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many homes have been upgraded under the Warm Homes Plan in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The Government is investing £13.2 billion in the Warm Homes Plan over the Spending Review period, in line with the Manifesto commitment. This is a major step forward in the government’s plans to upgrade up to 5 million homes, including those in the Yeovil...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes Plan: FyldeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has set targets for upgrading homes through the Warm Homes Programme in Fylde constituency in the next two years.
Answer: The Government is investing £13.2bn in the Warm Homes Plan over the Spending Review period, in line with the Manifesto commitment. This is a major step forward in the government’s plans to upgrade up to 5 million homes, including those in the Fylde consti...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help improve the energy efficiency of older housing stock in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The Warm Homes Plan will help people find ways to save money on energy bills and transform our ageing building stock into comfortable, low-carbon homes that are fit for the future, including those within the Flyde constituency and Lancashire. The Governme...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPrivate Rented Housing: LancashireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he is taking steps to support landlords to reach an EPC C rating in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: There are various schemes currently delivering home energy efficiency improvements across Great Britain, including Flyde and Lancashire, such as the Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG), Energy Company Obligation and the Great British Insulation Scheme. Househ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: InvestmentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to taking to secure (a) domestic and (b) international investment in the nuclear industry.
Answer: This Government is committed to attracting the investment required to deliver future nuclear projects. The Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model for nuclear has been established as an option for funding nuclear projects, aiming to reduce financing costs and at...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that nuclear energy contributes to the resilience of the UK’s energy supply.
Answer: The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan makes clear that nuclear will play an important role in our future energy system, providing low-carbon, baseload power to the grid. Sizewell C continues to make good progress, while Great British Nuclear is driving forward...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWarm Home Discount Scheme: FyldeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many households were in receipt of the Warm Home Discount in Fylde constituency on 30 May 2025; and what estimate his Department has made of the number of households in Fylde constituency
Answer: The latest published Warm Home Discount statistics are for 2023-24 and use the constituency boundaries operating prior to the 2024 General Election. Most (85%) of the residential premises in the current Fylde constituency come from the Fylde constituency ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWarm Homes Plan: FyldeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many homes had been upgraded under the Warm Homes Plan in Fylde constituency by 30 May 2025; and what targets his Department has for upgrading homes in Fylde constituency in the next two
Answer: The Government has committed an initial £3.4 billion as part of the 2024 Spending Review over the next 3 years towards heat decarbonisation and household energy efficiency, with £1.8 billion of grant funding allocated to the Warm Homes Plan to upgrade up ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: North WestDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of locating (a) elements of operations of and (b) supply chain functions for Great British Energy in (i) North West England and (ii) Fyld
Answer: Great British Energy's head office will be in Aberdeen recognising the city's experience in energy projects and the need to support a just and prosperous transition. GBE will develop, invest in and own clean energy projects across the UK which will mean i...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Energy: LancashireDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps Great British Energy plans to take to support projects in Lancashire.
Answer: On 21 March 2025, the government announced £180 million of funding for rooftop solar panels for schools and hospitals delivered through Great British Energy (GBE). Five NHS trusts within Lancashire will be fitted with solar panels under this scheme. Succe...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWarm Home Discount SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to (a) automatically enroll eligible households on and (b) inform eligible households about the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
Answer: The Warm Home Discount Scheme uses data matching between the Government and energy suppliers to provide rebates automatically to the majority of eligible households (around 95%). These households will receive a letter informing them of their eligibility a...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWarm Home Discount SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 20 April 2025 to Question 46934 on Energy: Prices, what his Department's timetable is for publishing its response to the consultation entitled Expanding the Warm Hom
Answer: The Government will publish its response to the consultation on expanding the Warm Home Discount Scheme in due course.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordClean EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that the transition to clean power does not increase levels of (a) energy poverty and (b) regional inequalities.
Answer: The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the best way to break our dependence on global fossil fuel markets and protect billpayers permanently. This, combined with our Warm Homes Plan to upgrade millions of homes to make ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordClean EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 30 April 2025 to Question 46934 on Energy: Prices, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the transition to clean energy on levels of (a)
Answer: Great Britain has a secure and diverse energy system. As published in the Statutory Security of Supply Report 2024, Great Britain is expected to have sufficient supplies of electricity and gas to meet demand in the short and long term, including during pe...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: BusinessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of energy costs on business in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the best way to break our dependence on global fossil fuel markets and protect billpayers permanently. The creation of Great British Energy will help us to harness clean energy wit...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBoilers: FyldeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism on the cost of installing new gas boilers for people in Fylde.
Answer: The Clean Heat Market Mechanism does not require any change in the price of fossil fuel boilers. The Government took steps before introducing the scheme to revise the 2023 proposals in order to reduce impacts on boiler manufacturers and provide them more ...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the creation of Great British Energy on household energy bills in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: In an unstable world, the only way to guarantee energy security and protect billpayers is to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. That is why government has a mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. We have a sustainable, long-term...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: IndustryDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce industrial electricity prices in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the best way to break our dependence on global fossil fuel markets and protect billpayers permanently. The creation of Great British Energy will help us to harness clean energy wit...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: FyldeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Climate Change Committee’s Seventh Carbon Budge on (a) his Department's policies and (b) people in Fylde constituency.
Answer: The actual costs of delivering the Seventh Carbon Budget will be determined by the choices that government makes. The costs and funding scenarios set out in the CCC’s Seventh Carbon Budget report are illustrative and do not represent government policy and...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce household energy bills in (a) Fylde and (b) Lancashire.
Answer: The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the best way to break our dependence on global fossil fuel markets and protect billpayers permanently. The creation of Great British Energy will help us to harness clean energy and...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
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