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Energy: Social Tariffs

Asked by Ann DaviesPlaid CymruDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 16 December 2024UIN 19526

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on data matching to establish a social tariff for vulnerable customers.

Answered by Andrew Western

Data matching is being used effectively to provide financial help with energy bills to over three million households this winter through the Warm Home Discount.

DWP officials are working closely with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the cross-government Child Poverty Taskforce to explore options for enhanced data sharing and data matching to support the future development of policy to reduce fuel poverty.

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