Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of recent research from the energy provider EDF which found that 77 per cent of the British public support the introduction of a social tariff for vulnerable energy customers; and whether they have any plans to introduce it.

As set out in the 2022 autumn statement, we are exploring the best approach to consumer protection, as part of wider retail market reforms. The Government continues to monitor the situation and will keep options under review, including with respect to the most vulnerable households.