Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of reopening the Alternative Fuels Payment scheme for people who live in mains gas areas and use an alternative fuel but have not yet claimed their payment.

The AFP Alternative Fund was open to applications from 6 March to 31 May inclusive and the Government has no plans to re-open the scheme.

The Government is continually reviewing the financial support it provides for the differing energy needs within its communities. This includes the Help for Households campaign that has numerous Cost of Living support schemes in 2023/2024. You can visit the Help for Households webpage on GOV.UK which outlines details of the support offered: https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk.