Energy Bill Support 2023-01-11
2023-01-11
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Questions & Answers
Q1
Direct Answer
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The question arises from concerns about the impact of high energy costs on Scottish households.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on energy bill support for Scottish households. The Government's current scheme under the Chancellor's autumn statement aims to reduce typical household energy bills to an annual equivalent of around £3,000 from April 2023 until April 2024, saving an average of £500 per household.
The Government's energy price guarantee continues to support households across Great Britain, including in Scotland. The Chancellor's autumn statement set out how the scheme will be adjusted by reducing typical household energy bills to an annual equivalent of around £3,000 from April 2023 until April 2024, saving an average of £500 per household.
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Q2
Partial Answer
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A constituent contacted the MP before Christmas struggling to keep up with her home energy costs, related mostly to the green deal.
What discussions has the Secretary of State had with his Cabinet colleagues about tailored energy support for Scottish victims of the green deal scam? The hon. Lady's constituent was mis-sold something by Home Energy and Lifestyle Management Ltd.
As the hon. Lady knows, the green deal was designed to ensure that people were able to make their households more energy efficient, but we have always been clear that the repayments should not have been greater than the savings delivered. If her constituent has been mis-sold something, it is important that a complaint is made to the loan provider, and ultimately to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer did not provide any specific information on tailored energy support for Scottish victims of the green deal scam.
If That Route Has Been Pursued And The Hon. Lady Still Needs Some Assistance, Will She Please Contact Me As I Am Happy To Meet Her To Discuss The Matter Further.
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Q3
Partial Answer
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The question is prompted by concerns about high electricity bills in Scotland, attributed to 13 years of failed Tory and SNP energy policies.
Why are families in Scotland paying some of the highest electricity bills in Europe due to 13 years of failed Tory and SNP energy polices? Under Labour's proposals, we would lower bills for Scottish households and be energy independent by a plan for clean power by 2030. The former Conservative energy Minister, Claire Perry O'Neill, supports this view.
I do not agree with the hon. Lady's analysis. The Government remain committed to ensuring that the UK has a green, secured energy supply. I do agree with her assessment of the SNP's failings—we saw that yesterday in its botched energy statement to the Scottish Parliament.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer did not directly address whether Labour are serious about Britain's energy crisis or the effectiveness of their proposals for lower bills and clean power by 2030.
I Do Agree With Her Assessment Of The Snp'S Failings—We Saw That Yesterday In Its Botched Energy Statement To The Scottish Parliament.
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