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House of Commons · Adjournment Debate

Cost of Living Support: Carshalton and Wallington

11 January 2024 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Elliot Colburn Con Carshalton and Wallington

EconomyEnergyBenefits & Welfare

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Elliot Colburn raised concerns about cost of living support: carshalton and wallington in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

Key points

  • Elliot Colburn thanked the Government for addressing cost of living issues, mentioning measures like inflation reduction, mortgage interest rate decreases, and energy bill support.
  • The Government provided an estimated 30.1 million in direct financial relief to constituents over two years, including 650 cost of living payments and winter fuel payments.
  • Minister Nigel Evans detailed a 104 billion total cost of living support from 2022 to 2025, highlighting measures to uprate benefits with inflation and cut national insurance contributions.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Elliot Colburn Con Carshalton and Wallington

Elliot Colburn thanked the Government for addressing cost of living issues, acknowledging measures such as inflation reduction, mortgage interest rate decreases, energy bill support, and council tax rebates. He highlighted specific initiatives like the £650 cost of living payment, £150 disability cost of living payment, and winter fuel payments which totalled an estimated £30.1 million in direct financial relief to constituents over two years. Additionally, he noted the impact of energy bill support schemes providing £42 million in assistance. Colburn criticised local Labour and Liberal Democrat actions, including council tax hikes and ULEZ charges, while urging further government measures for long-term support.

Other contributors (1)
  • Bim Afolami Con Wealden

    Congratulated Elliot Colburn on his debate, praising the Government's support packages and critiquing local Labour and Liberal Democrat actions. Emphasised ongoing measures such as uprating benefits and increasing the national living wage to provide further relief.

Government Response

Nigel Evans

Minister Nigel Evans acknowledged Elliot Colburn's concerns, praising his advocacy for constituents. He detailed Government measures including uprating benefits in line with inflation, increasing the national living wage, and cutting national insurance contributions to support low-income households. The Minister highlighted a £104 billion total cost of living support from 2022 to 2025 and emphasised the importance of economic growth for long-term prosperity. He also outlined plans to raise local housing allowance rates and increase support through household funds, while stressing the need for fiscal responsibility.

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