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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Cost of Living: Energy Prices

Tuesday 20 June 2023 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government have taken significant action by providing a 94 billion support package, including extending the energy price guarantee and removing the premium paid by 4 million prepayment meter users.
  • I am happy to write to the hon Member with specific details about his point regarding tax inequities in the highlands and islands.
  • I am pleased to meet industry leaders in Aberdeen, reflecting the Government's commitment to engaging with the oil and gas sector.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Duguid Con
Economy Energy
Context

The question arises in the context of high inflation and rising energy costs affecting UK households.

Question

What fiscal steps is he taking to support households with their energy bills?

Answer from Gareth Davies

The Government have taken significant action by providing a £94 billion support package, including extending the energy price guarantee and removing the premium paid by 4 million prepayment meter users. Overall, about half of a typical household bill has been covered since October 2022.

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Q2 Alan Brown SNP
Taxation Energy
Context

Residents in the highlands and islands of Scotland face higher electricity costs without access to natural gas, despite contributing significantly to UK's energy supply.

Question

Many people in the highlands and islands have had their taxes used for gas grid construction they do not benefit from, yet pay a surcharge on electricity. When will these inequities be addressed?

Answer from Gareth Davies

Across the UK, extensive support has been provided to households, and I am happy to write to the hon. Member with specific details about his point.

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Not addressed: Providing specifics on addressing regional disparities

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Q3 David Duguid Con
Economy Energy
Context

The question follows the introduction of an energy profits levy and a price floor mechanism in Aberdeen, focusing on future interactions with the oil and gas sector.

Question

Will the Minister commit to regular fiscal forums with the oil and gas industry? Does he agree Labour's plans for new oil and gas bans are ideologically driven?

Answer from Gareth Davies

I am pleased to meet industry leaders in Aberdeen. The Government remain committed to engaging with the oil and gas sector, as we have been doing for a long time.

Not addressed: Commitment to regular fiscal forums

How: Engaging With Industry, Previous Meetings

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