Expanding the information sharing powers in Part 5 (chapter one) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 to support passported benefits and reduce fuel poverty
We are seeking views on expanding the information sharing powers in Part 5 (chapter one) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 to support passported benefits and reduce fuel poverty.
Detail
This consultation sets out proposals to make changes affecting powers in the Digital Economy Act 2017 (DEA) in order to enable 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
Documents
Information sharing for public service delivery: expanding the information sharing powers in Part 5 (chapter one) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 to support passported benefits and reduce fuel povertyRhannu gwybodaeth i gyflenwi gwasanaethau cyhoeddus Ehangu’r pwerau rhannu gwybodaeth yn Rhan 5 (pennod un) Deddf yr Economi Ddigidol 2017 i gefnogi budd-daliadau pasbort a lleihau tlodi tanwyddapplication/pdf