Energy Social Tariffs 2024-01-16
2024-01-16
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In April 2023, the Secretary of State's predecessor stated that a social tariff could be very helpful. However, there has been no progress since then.
Last year, the Government promised action to help the most vulnerable with their energy bills. In April 2023, the right hon. Member for Welwyn Hatfield said a social tariff could be very helpful. Nearly a year on, we have heard nothing about a social tariff. Will the Minister explain why the Government abandoned plans for a social tariff?
We are continuing our support for vulnerable households with measures like £900 cost of living payments and warm home discount payments. We will constantly monitor where we are and ensure continued support for all vulnerable households.
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Explanation for abandoning plans for a social tariff
We Are Continuing Our Support
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In April 2023, the Secretary of State's predecessor stated that a social tariff could be very helpful. However, there has been no progress since then.
Last year, the Government promised action to help the most vulnerable with their energy bills. In April 2023, the right hon. Member for Welwyn Hatfield said a social tariff could be very helpful. Nearly a year on, we have heard nothing about a social tariff. Will the Minister explain why the Government abandoned plans for a social tariff?
We are continuing our support for vulnerable households with measures like £900 cost of living payments and warm home discount payments. We will constantly monitor where we are and ensure continued support for all vulnerable households.
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Explanation for abandoning plans for a social tariff
We Are Continuing Our Support
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The Resolution Foundation reported that average wages across the UK were £10,700 lower than in comparable countries. The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee urged the Government and energy suppliers to consider implementing a form of social tariff.
There is indeed a need for a social tariff due to either a cost of living crisis or a lack-of-wages crisis. The Resolution Foundation reported that average wages across the UK were £10,700 lower than in comparable countries. The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee urged the Government and energy suppliers to consider implementing a form of social tariff. Will we see some movement on this from the Government?
We are doing a lot for people, including increasing the national living wage by £1,800 and benefits by 6.7%, worth £470 a year.
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Movement on implementing a social tariff
We Are Doing A Lot For People
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