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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Energy Bills

Tuesday 2 June 2026 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Tackling the cost of living crisis is the Government's top priority.
  • They have acted to take 150 off bills in the coming years and expanded the warm home discount.
  • The Government has chosen to drive further for clean energy rather than doubling down on fossil fuels.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chi Onwurah Lab Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Energy
Context

The MP notes the price cap increase due to the war in Iran, which is a concern for constituents. The government has announced measures but more action is needed.

Question

What steps he is taking to help reduce energy bills in Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West constituency. Tackling the cost of living crisis is crucial as the price cap increase due to the war in Iran was concerning news for families in my hon. Friend's constituency.

Answer from Ed Miliband

Tackling the cost of living crisis is the Government's top priority. They have acted to take £150 off bills in the coming years and expanded the warm home discount, accelerating the warm homes plan to help protect constituents from fossil fuel price spikes.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask for concrete measures beyond what has already been announced is not fully addressed.

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Q2 Chi Onwurah Lab Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Energy
Context

The local elections saw Reform claim that drilling new wells in the North Sea would reduce energy prices, which is doubted by the MP. Constituents are concerned about rising fuel bills.

Question

Will the Secretary of State explain how long it would take for the oil to flow if we permitted drilling new wells tomorrow, who would benefit the most from that oil, and how that would bring down prices at the pumps or energy bills in Newcastle? Given that big oil companies would likely benefit the most, is he surprised that 70% of Reform's funding comes from fuel investors?

Answer from Ed Miliband

My hon. Friend makes a very important point. The big choice we face is whether to double down on fossil fuels or drive further for clean energy. We have chosen the latter path.

Not addressed: The specific questions about drilling timelines, beneficiaries, and price impacts were not addressed; instead, emphasis was placed on a broader policy choice.

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