AQW 912/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities (i) for an update on the establishment of a cross-departmental steering group, chaired by her Department, to develop and deliver actions to reduce fuel poverty; and (ii) which organisations and bodies (a) have been engaged to date; and (b) will be engaged with, in this process.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 1 June 2022
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 1 June 2022
- Answer due by
- 20 June 2022
- Answered
- 15 August 202275 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
My Department continues to have engagement with the Utility Regulator, Consumer Council and other stakeholders in relation to increased energy costs and wider issues relating to fuel poverty. These include exploring further options and actions to mitigate the problems being faced