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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Energy Bill Support

Wednesday 11 January 2023 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government's energy price guarantee supports households across Great Britain, including in Scotland, by reducing typical household energy bills to an annual equivalent of around 3,000 from April 2023 until April 2024.
  • The green deal was designed to ensure that people could make their households more energy efficient, with the understanding that repayments should not exceed the savings delivered.
  • The Minister disagrees with Labour's analysis that families in Scotland are paying some of the highest electricity bills in Europe due to failed policies, and asserts the Government's commitment to a green, secure energy supply.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Margaret Ferrier SNP
Scotland Energy
Context

The question arises from concerns about the impact of high energy costs on Scottish households.

Question

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.

Answer from John Lamont

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 Margaret Ferrier SNP
Scotland Energy
Context

A constituent contacted the MP before Christmas struggling to keep up with her home energy costs, related mostly to the green deal.

Question

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.

Answer from John Lamont

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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Not addressed: The answer did not provide any specific information on tailored energy support for Scottish victims of the green deal scam.

How: 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 Liz Twist Lab Blaydon and Consett
Economy Scotland Energy
Context

The question is prompted by concerns about high electricity bills in Scotland, attributed to 13 years of failed Tory and SNP energy policies.

Question

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.

Answer from John Lamont

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.

Not addressed: 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.

How: 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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