Expanding the information sharing powers in Part 5 (chapter one) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 to support passported benefits and reduce fuel poverty
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Detail of outcome
The consultation set out proposals to change the powers in the Digital Economy Act 2017 to allow information sharing for 2 purposes:
to help deliver passported benefits, such as free school meals (Part 1)
to help people and households with energy debt through a new Debt Relief Scheme (Part 2)
This government response only covers Part 2. The response to Part 1 will be published later in the year, once further consideration has taken place.
Original consultation
Summary
Expanding the information sharing powers in Part 5 (chapter one) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 to support passported benefits and reduce fuel poverty.
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Consultation description
This consultation set out proposals to change the powers in the Digital Economy Act 2017 (DEA) to allow information sharing to:
support the delivery of passported benefits (such as free school meals)
provide support to individuals and households with energy debt through the introduction of an energy Debt Relief Scheme
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