Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on the impact of the cost of energy on the financial viability of hospices.

Discussions have taken place and will continue to take place with a number of charities and businesses regarding increased energy costs, and Government is fully aware of the impact this is having on the hospice sector.

This is why the Energy Bill Relief Scheme was introduced, shielding eligible non-domestic customers from soaring energy prices. Following a HMT-led review, the new Energy Bill Discount Scheme, will run from April until March 2024, and will continue to provide a discount to eligible non- domestic customers, including the hospice sector.