Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will take steps to introduce legislation to enable the introduction of a social energy tariff.

The Government is working with consumer groups and industry to explore the best approach to consumer protection from April 2024 as part of wider retail market reforms. As set out in the Energy Security Plan, the Government intends to consult on these options in summer 2023.