Heating: Older People
Commons · Question 43062 · Tabled 1 Apr 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Wendy Morton
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of implementing a targeted scheme to support older people with their heating bills.
Answer
Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 9 Apr 2025
The Government knows that more needs to be done to support vulnerable households that are struggling with bills whilst we transition to clean power. The Government’s Warm Home Discount (WHD) scheme provides targeted support to eligible low-income househol...