Domestic Energy Costs Differential Between Wales and Rest of UK 2022-10-19
2022-10-19
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The question arises from concerns about whether Welsh households are paying more for their energy compared to other regions in Great Britain.
What recent estimate has been made of the differential in domestic energy costs between Wales and the rest of the UK?
Most recent data demonstrates that households in Wales pay a price broadly on par with the average across Great Britain for variable unit costs and standing charges for gas and electricity. Our energy price guarantee will save households hundreds of pounds this winter compared with current wholesale cost projections.
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The specific differential between Wales and the rest of the UK was not provided, only that it is broadly on par with GB averages.
Broadly On Par
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Q2
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A constituent, Mr Evans from Kidwelly, faces difficulties with accessing lower energy tariffs due to the lack of smart meter functionality caused by poor mobile phone signals.
My constituent Mr Evans cannot benefit from a lower tariff for off-peak electricity use because his smart meter will not function due to non-existent mobile phone signal in the area. Will the Secretary of State now have urgent talks with ministerial colleagues to address this issue and end discrimination?
I will be interested to take up that case in more detail with the hon. Lady. However, the Government is acting radically on energy price intervention and with our Energy Prices Bill, which seeks to break the link between electricity and gas prices, are taking necessary actions to help households such as her constituent. Of course, I will be happy to talk further about the particular disadvantage that her constituent faces.
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No commitment was made for urgent talks or specific action regarding Mr Evans's issue.
Interested
Happy To Talk Further
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