Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department's Warm Homes Fund Call for Evidence, what assessment he has made of the suitability of consumer loans for households on low incomes; and what alternative delivery mechanisms his Department is considering for that cohort.

The Warm Homes Loan Scheme is designed to support households who are able to borrow but face upfront cost barriers. It recognises that consumer loans may not be suitable for all households, particularly those on low incomes or unable to take on debt.

The Department’s Warm Homes Fund Call for Evidence asked specific questions about suitable delivery mechanisms for low-income households. We are considering the responses and will set out further details of the design of the Fund later in 2026.

In addition, low-income consumers will benefit from over £5 billion of investment in home upgrades over this Parliament out to 2030, and we will shortly be announcing our plans for the future of low-income capital grant scheme delivery.