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Energy (Social Tariff) 2025-04-08

08 April 2025 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Polly Billington Lab East Thanet

Energy

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

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At a glance

Polly Billington raised concerns about energy (social tariff) 2025-04-08 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Proposes a social tariff for low income customers to provide energy discounts.
  • Highlights the impact of volatile energy prices on vulnerable communities.
  • Discusses the gap between lower costs of clean power and consumer benefits due to global oil and gas pricing.

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Polly Billington Lab East Thanet

Proposes a social tariff to require energy companies to provide discounts for low income customers. Emphasises the need for protection against volatile energy prices, highlighting recent increases and the impact on vulnerable communities such as East Thanet. Discusses benefits of clean power but acknowledges that consumers are not fully benefiting from lower costs due to global oil and gas pricing.

Other contributors (1)
  • Polly Billington Lab East Thanet

    Calls for a social tariff to shield vulnerable customers from rising energy bills. Highlights the need to reform the market to ensure decarbonisation efforts benefit consumers, citing examples of fuel poverty and debt in East Thanet. Advocates for targeted support through categories like universal credit recipients and households with prepayment metres.

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