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Recommendation 31
31
Acknowledged
We call on Ministers to mandate the Committee on Fuel Poverty to monitor and report...
Recommendation
We call on Ministers to mandate the Committee on Fuel Poverty to monitor and report annually on the transition costs on fuel poor households. (Paragraph 125) Consumer engagement and protection
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Ministers cannot mandate the actions of the Committee on Fuel Poverty but will continue to work closely with them.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
The Committee on Fuel Poverty is an advisory non-departmental public body. As an arm’s length body, sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, it is not directed by the Government and provides independent advice on the effectiveness of policies aimed at reducing fuel poverty. Ministers cannot mandate the actions of the Committee but will continue to work closely with them.
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