Question follow-through · 104826
Energy Company Obligation: Fraud
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he has taken to address fraud by companies in the ECO4 scheme since the publication of the National Audit Office investigation into the performance of ECO in October 2025.
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- Answering body
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Tabled
- 12 Jan 2026
- Target answer date
- 15 Jan 2026
- Answer
- 15 Jan 2026 · 3 calendar days after tabling
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Votes on this topic
- Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5 · 1 Jul 2026
- Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4 · 1 Jul 2026
- Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2 · 1 Jul 2026
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Recorded timeline
12 Jan 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he has taken to address fraud by companies in the ECO4 scheme since the publication of the National Audit Office investigation into the performance of ECO in October 2025.
15 Jan 2026
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
15 Jan 2026
Answer published
For existing schemes, we work with Ofgem, TrustMark and energy suppliers to detect, prevent and deter fraud. When Ofgem is notified of suspected fraud, they engage with suppliers, Action Fraud and the Serious Fraud Office to ensure robust investigation.We...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
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