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Energy: Prices

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with (a) Ofgem and (b) energy companies on introducing a social tariff for low-income households.

answeredClaire HannaDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
10 Sept 2024
Target answer date
12 Sept 2024
Answer
18 Sept 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 10 Sept 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with (a) Ofgem and (b) energy companies on introducing a social tariff for low-income households.

  2. 12 Sept 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 18 Sept 2024

    Answer published

    The Government is committed to supporting low-income households this winter, and we are continuing to deliver the Warm Home Discount which provides an annual £150 rebate off energy bills to eligible low-income households. Last month, I met with energy su...

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