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Cost of Living Rise

Wednesday 19 October 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer cover supporting households and businesses in Wales amid cost of living challenges, including energy costs.
  • The Minister stated willingness to assist Welsh MPs in understanding how the British Government calculates the Alternative Fuel Payment rate.
  • Jonathan Edwards was advised to consider supporting Welsh Labour's proposals to revalue council taxes to aid cost of living challenges.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jonathan Edwards PC
Economy Wales
Context

The question arises from discussions on how to support households and businesses in Wales facing the rising cost of living.

Question

What discussions have you had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer about helping people in Wales deal with the rising cost of living?

Answer from David Davies

I have frequent discussions with ministerial colleagues on a range of matters, including the cost of living. As I have previously said today, we are supporting households and businesses across Wales with the cost of living challenges, including on energy costs.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific nature of discussions with the Chancellor was not addressed.

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Q2 Jonathan Edwards PC
Taxation Wales
Context

Residents in Carmarthenshire are experiencing significant increases in heating costs due to being off the gas grid. The alternative fuel payment of £100 is perceived as inadequate compared to the cap for those on the gas grid.

Question

Will you write to Welsh MPs outlining how the British Government calculates the Alternative Fuel Payment rate?

Answer from David Davies

I am sure that my Treasury colleagues will be able to help with that, but there is one thing that the hon. Gentleman could do as well if he wants to support people on the cost of living challenges in Wales: persuade his Plaid Cymru colleagues to vote against Welsh Labour's proposals to revalue council tax bands in Wales, which are going to be catastrophic for the finances of hundreds of thousands of people across Wales.

Not addressed: The specific request for a written explanation on AFP methodology was not addressed.

How: Persuade Plaid Cymru Colleagues To Vote Against Labour'S Proposals

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