? 110,000 more families in Wales will receive £150 off their energy bills through the Warm Home Discount
? One in five families across Britain will get help with their bills, providing households in Llanelli with vital support
? Letters confirming eligibility for this winter are beginning to arrive for families across the area
Around 110,000 extra households in Wales will see their energy bills cut by £150 as a result of the UK Labour Government’s expansion of the Warm Home Discount.
Thousands of families in Wales are beginning to receive letters detailing their eligibility, as Labour expands vital cost of living support to all billpayers on a means-tested benefit.
Labour is acting to protect families across the country, bringing nearly 2.7 million additional households into the scheme – pushing the total number of households receiving the discount up to an estimated 6.1 million.
Dame Nia Griffith, MP for Llanelli said:
“Many families in Llanelli are still struggling with the cost of living and the Warm Home Discount will make a real difference for them. Energy bills are still too high but this will help towards protecting those most in need this winter.”
“The expanded scheme will now enable more households in Llanelli to receive support to make their energy bills more affordable.”
UK Government Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said:
“Letters will be dropping on doormats across the country, containing welcome news for hundreds of thousands of families.
“This Government is determined to tackle energy affordability for families, and this winter more people will be helped as a result.
“I would urge anyone who doesn’t automatically qualify for the discount to get in touch with their supplier, so they get the money they are entitled to.”
? Households in Llanelli receiving Pension Credit: Guarantee Credit will receive the Warm Home Discount automatically.
? Some households will need to provide extra information to ensure they get the discount, with letters advising them to call the helpline provided. They will need an electricity bill or statement to confirm the bill payer’s name and account number.
? Households receiving other means-tested benefits are urged to contact their energy supplier to find out about how to apply for the discount.
? Further information on the Warm Home Discount scheme can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme