Written questions

Energy: Debts

Commons · Question 6453 · Tabled 4 Oct 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 14 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Marsha De Cordova

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of a help to repay scheme for energy debt.

Answer

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 14 Oct 2024

The Government recognises that consumer energy debt is a large and increasing issue, and it expects energy suppliers to do everything they can to support customers who are struggling with bills, especially vulnerable customers. It is important that anyone...