Alternative Fuel Payments: Houseboats

(asked on 17th March 2023) - View Source

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to take steps to extend the Alternative Fuel Bill Support Scheme to people permanently living on house boats.


Answered by
Amanda Solloway Portrait
Amanda Solloway
Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
This question was answered on 27th March 2023

House boats with a permanent residential mooring can receive the Alternative Fuel Payment via the Alternative Fund where otherwise eligible. To check eligibility and apply, people need to search for “Apply for the alternative fuel bill support if you do not get it automatically” in the search bar on GOV.UK or in an internet search engine.

The Government is also keen to support those without fixed address. The Government is currently working to find an acceptable method for these households to provide proof of eligibility, whilst protecting public funds, so they can claim the AFP AF support.

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