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Cost of Living Support: Carshalton and Wallington
11 January 2024
Lead MP
Elliot Colburn
Debate Type
Adjournment Debate
Tags
EconomyTaxationEmploymentEnergyBenefits & WelfareLocal Government
Other Contributors: 1
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.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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
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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