Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the transition away from fossil fuel heating involves low carbon solutions that suit the different types of UK housing stock.

The Government is committed to ensuring that all homes are able to benefit from the transition to low carbon heating. That’s why the Warm Homes Plan supports a range of measures and technologies to suit the variety of homes across the country.

Modern heat pumps can increasingly be used in homes previously considered unsuitable, often without the need to upgrade building fabric or radiators, and the expanded Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides grants for eligible households in England and Wales.

We are also making a strong solar offer through our low‑income schemes, and an offer for everyone with low and no interest loans. The Government is also making plug‑in solar panels available in the UK for the first time which could save many households up to £110 a year on energy bills.

We have consulted on alternative heating solutions to ensure every household has a suitable low‑carbon option. The consultation closed on 10 February and a Government Response will be issued in due course.