Debates between Alyn Smith and Elliot Colburn during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Alyn Smith and Elliot Colburn
Tuesday 27th February 2024

(3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alyn Smith Portrait Alyn Smith (Stirling) (SNP)
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17. What steps her Department is taking to help reduce energy costs for households.

Elliot Colburn Portrait Elliot Colburn (Carshalton and Wallington) (Con)
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20. What steps she is taking to provide support with energy bills.

Claire Coutinho Portrait The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Claire Coutinho)
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Ofgem’s new price cap means that from April, the average bill is set to drop by £238. This shows that our plan is working: we have halved inflation and energy prices are at their lowest level in two years. Alongside that, we have taken the number of homes that are well insulated up from 14% in 2010 to 50% now. We have recently set out plans to help more customers access smarter energy tariffs, which could save them up to £900 a year.

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