Questions & Answers
Q1
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The MP is concerned about the impact of high energy costs on Welsh households and businesses.
What recent discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on energy costs for (a) households and (b) businesses in Wales?
The Secretary of State and I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues, including energy costs. The Government spent nearly £40 billion protecting households and businesses from high energy bills over last winter, meaning that between October 2022 and June 2023, a typical household saw half of their energy bills paid for by the Government.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific discussions on energy costs in Wales were not detailed.
Response accuracy
Q2
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The MP is questioning the Government's decision on setting a budget for this year's offshore wind auction in Wales, which has led to no bids being made.
Why did the Government not listen to the renewable energy sector, which repeatedly warned them that the budget set for this year's offshore wind auction was too low to attract bidders to develop offshore wind in the Celtic sea?
What I can tell the hon. Lady is that it is an issue of discussion that the Secretary of State and I are engaged with. We understand the importance of floating offshore wind in the Celtic sea and it will progress in due course.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific reason for ignoring advice was not addressed.
Issue Of Discussion
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