Energy Costs Support for Households 2023-07-04
2023-07-04
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Q1
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The question arises from concerns about household energy costs in winter 2023-24, following the government's actions last winter.
What plans does he have to support households with energy costs in winter 2023-24?
The Government are committed to cheap energy for all. Last winter, we covered half a typical energy bill through the combined support of the energy price guarantee and the energy bill support scheme since October, with a typical household saving around £1,500 by the end of June.
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The specific plans for winter 2023-24 were not addressed, only past actions were mentioned.
We Are Committed To Cheap Energy
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Q2
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The question follows criticism from the Public Accounts Committee about the Government's lack of planning and concerns raised by Sense research regarding disabled people cutting back on medical equipment use.
There is a huge gulf between the reality and the practice of the Government. The Public Accounts Committee has warned this Tory Government about their lack of planning on support for consumers with the cost of energy this winter. Lack of preparedness seems a serious ailment within this Government. Given that Sense research has found that more than 30% of disabled people are cutting back on their use of medical equipment, when will we get a proper plan from this Government, instead of the profiteering off the backs of the most vulnerable, as we see from so many energy companies?
We are of course making plans, and I do not accept that we are not planning. We are also talking to stakeholders and ensuring that we are giving the best support we can to all those who will be vulnerable in winter 2023-24.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific plan was not provided, only general statements of action were made.
We Are Making Plans
I Do Not Accept That We Are Not Planning
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