PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Energy: Government Assistance (20 February 2023)

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential benefits of targeted energy support for families that (a) run lifesaving medical equipment and (b) have other extra energy costs due to disability and care needs.

Asked by:
Navendu Mishra (Labour)

The Autumn Statement set out a commitment to work with consumer groups and industry to consider the best approach to consumer protection from April 2024, including options such as social tariffs, as part of wider retail market reforms.

The Government is assessing evidence and options and discussing this with stakeholders. As part of this work, the Government is working with disability organisations, considering the costs for disabled people including those with medical equipment and assessing the need for support for disabled people including those using medical equipment in the home.

Answered by:
Graham Stuart (Conservative)
28 February 2023