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Disabled People: Energy Bills Support

Wednesday 7 February 2024 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Jamie Stone raised concerns about the impact of Government support for energy bills on disabled people.
  • The Minister acknowledged the importance of the issue and mentioned recent meetings with Disability UK and cross-Whitehall colleagues.
  • Jamie Stone requested a meeting to discuss the case of a constituent with a severe lung condition who is struggling with mould and heating issues.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jamie Stone Lib Dem Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Energy Benefits & Welfare
Context

The question addresses the potential impact of Government support for energy bills specifically on disabled individuals. The MP is seeking an assessment from Cabinet colleagues regarding this issue.

Question

If she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of Government support for energy bills on disabled people.

Answer from Amanda Solloway

The Government understand the importance of this issue. I have recently met key stakeholders representing disabled people, including members of Disability UK and cross-Whitehall colleagues.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide an assessment with Cabinet colleagues as requested

How: The Government Understand The Importance Of This Issue

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Q2 Jamie Stone Lib Dem Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
NHS
Context

The MP is raising the case of Mr Peter Bodek, a constituent with a severe lung condition who faces difficulties due to mould in his home and limited heating options.

Question

My constituent Mr Peter Bodek has a severe lung condition which necessitates the use of oxygen. There is mould in his house, and it is getting on to his clothes. He can only afford two small electric heaters. I should be grateful if a Minister could meet me, very briefly, to discuss this rather difficult situation.

Answer from Amanda Solloway

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising that issue, and I speak both for myself and on behalf of the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work in saying that of course we will have a meeting.

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