A number of constituents have contacted me regarding the United for Warm Homes Campaign and Home Insulation. 

I understand the concerns of my constituents, and I am aware that, given the rural makeup of my constituency, the issue of energy efficiency and home insulation is especially important to them.  I am assured by my Ministerial colleagues that they are determined to help hardworking families keep their homes warmer for less.

Good progress has been made in reducing energy bills and ensuring that homes are well-insulated. I understand that the number of homes that are well-insulated has increased from 14 per cent in 2010 to 50 per cent now, a strong trend that will continue.

I am aware that there are a number of schemes in existence to help with insulation measures. Under Energy Company Obligation, Great British Insulation Scheme, Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, Green Homes Local Authority Delivery and Home Upgrade Grant, around 97,100 insulation measures were introduced in domestic properties between 1 December 2022 and 30 November 2023. In addition, I understand that the Government has estimated that over 300,000 homes will be supported through the Great British Insultation Scheme from April 2022 to March 2026, with £1 billion of funding available across that period.

I am aware that the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has introduced new measures to help families save on energy costs and access cheaper deals. This includes examining how standard energy deals should work to pass on the cheapest electricity costs, as well as a new scheme to help customers repair or replace smart meter in-home displays after the one-year warranty.