Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to allow households to opt out of the (a) energy bills and (b) council tax rebate.

All domestic electricity customers in Great Britain will receive a £200 reduction in their electricity costs from this October. This will be delivered via energy suppliers and will be clearly identifiable as a line item on electricity bills. The reduction in costs will help people with the increase in energy bills by spreading the increased costs over a few years, so they are more manageable for households.

Eligible households in council tax bands A-D will receive the £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate. The rebate is non-repayable and does not impact on future council tax bills. Local authorities will provide further information on how the rebate will be administered in each area following receipt of detailed guidance from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.