Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered at on 3 July 2025.
Marsha de Cordova
The Second Church Estates Commissioner
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the exchequer on energy affordability for disabled people.
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
My Rt. Hon. Friends the Secretary of State and the Chancellor of the exchequer have regular meetings on a range of issues.
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 Warm Home Discount provides a £150 rebate off winter energy bills for eligible low-income households. On 19 June we announced that we are expanding the Warm Home Discount to around an additional 2.7 million households. This means that from next winter, around 6 million low-income households will receive the £150 support to help with their energy bill costs. The Warm Home Discount regulations expire in 2026, and we will want to consider all options for future bill support beyond this point.
I have been clear with suppliers that they should do all that they can to support their customers – including vulnerable consumers – who may be struggling with their bills.
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