Energy Bills Support for Households 2024-10-29
2024-10-29
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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Household energy bills have fallen since their peak, but many constituents remain concerned about fuel poverty and the need for targeted support.
What fiscal steps are being taken to help households with energy bills? Given that constituents live in fuel poverty and fear losing their winter fuel allowance, should targeted support for low-income families be included in tomorrow's Budget or warm home plan?
The Government are committed to supporting vulnerable households with the cost of energy through an extension of the household support fund, which will allow local authorities to help low-income families with food and energy costs.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not address whether targeted support for low-income families should be included in the Budget or warm home plan specifically.
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Q2
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Many constituents in Woking live in fuel poverty and fear losing their winter fuel allowance. The question is about targeted support for low-income families.
Does the Minister or the Chancellor agree that targeted support for low-income families and households should be included in tomorrow's Budget or warm home plan, so that no one has to decide between eating and heating this winter?
The Government are committed to supporting vulnerable households with an extension of the household support fund, which will allow local authorities to help low-income families with food and energy costs.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not address whether targeted support for low-income families should be included in the Budget or warm home plan specifically.
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Q3
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The nation experienced the highest rise in energy bills of all G7 countries after Putin invaded Ukraine, due to dependence on natural gas and poorly insulated homes.
Can the Minister assure me that we will invest in clean energy and home insulation needed to lower energy bills for good?
The Government are committed to tackling high energy bills now while investing for the future, including in sustainable energy sources through GB Energy and improving our housing stock.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific commitments on how much will be invested or when such investments will take place.
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