The UK Government has said it is working to deliver the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme to people who do not have a direct electricity connection with their supplier “as soon as possible”. This includes private tenants with an all-inclusive rental agreement and people living in park homes or a houseboat.
At the time, Energy Minister Graham Stuart MP said: “The Government is working urgently with a range of organisations, such as local authorities, as well as Devolved Administrations and across UK Government, to finalise the details and have the process up and running for applications this winter.” Minister for Climate, Graham Stuart also responded to this query and said: “The Department has made no such assessment. The Government is working to deliver this support through the EBSS Alternative Funding as soon as possible.”
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