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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Great British Energy: Bills

Tuesday 10 February 2026 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Great British Energy has funded solar installations in around 250 schools and 260 hospitals.
  • The Government aims to reduce energy bills by an average of 150 this April.
  • The IEA and the Minister agree on the need to invest in clean, home-grown energy to lower bills.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Warinder Juss Lab Wolverhampton West
NHS Education Energy
Context

The question arises from concerns about the impact of energy policies on local schools and hospitals in Wolverhampton. The MP wants to understand how Great British Energy will affect these institutions.

Question

What estimate has been made of the potential impact of Great British Energy on energy bills for public services?

Answer from Martin McCluskey

Great British Energy's mission is to power Britain with clean, secure and home-grown energy. It has already started that work, with Great British Energy and the Government funding around 250 school and 260 hospital solar installations.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The estimate of the impact on energy bills was not provided.

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Q2 Warinder Juss Lab Wolverhampton West
Energy
Context

In Wolverhampton, nearly one in five households are experiencing fuel poverty. The MP welcomes the Government's commitment to reducing this number but seeks more specific measures to help constituents immediately.

Question

Will the Minister please outline what other tangible changes my constituents can expect to see over the next year thanks to GB Energy?

Answer from Martin McCluskey

I thank my hon. Friend for that question. I know that he is focused, as I am, on reducing energy bills for his constituents and people across the country. People in Wolverhampton and across the country will also be benefiting from our action to reduce energy costs by an average of £150 this April.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer did not fully address all aspects of the question, particularly regarding specific changes expected over the next year.

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Q3 Gregory Campbell DUP East Londonderry
Climate Energy
Context

The International Energy Agency has recently commented that the UK has some of the highest energy prices in the western world. The MP asks for an assessment from the Department regarding these statements.

Question

Has any assessment been made by the Minister or the Department of the comments made by the IEA?

Answer from Martin McCluskey

I think where the IEA and I would agree is that we need to get off the rollercoaster of fossil fuels and ensure we are investing in clean home-grown energy that people across the country can take advantage of to lower their bills.

Not addressed: The specific assessment requested was not addressed; instead, a general principle was stated.

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