Written questions

Heating: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 117921 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 9 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support people living in homes off the gas grid in North Shropshire with the cost of heating.

Answer

Answered by Martin McCluskey, 9 Mar 2026

As a result of decisions taken in the Budget, energy bills are set to fall by 7% or £117 from April. The expansion of the Warm Home Discount means nearly 6 million households are now eligible for the discount. We will continue to provide this until 2030/3...