Oral QuestionNorthern Ireland Office

What steps his Department is taking to support stability in Northern Ireland.

Tabled: 18 January 2022Answered: 26 January 2022

Asked by

Sir Julian Smith

ConservativeSkipton and Ripon

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Miatta Fahnbulleh)

We know that households are under huge pressure with the cost of living, and energy costs are a big part of that. The expansion of the warm home discount scheme will mean that nearly 3 million more families will receive vital support with their energy bills this winter. This will provide much-needed help at a time when people desperately need it.