"We are taking action to help people on the lowest incomes through universal credit, and we are also supplying £400 through the energy bills support scheme...." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"I would like to make some progress, and then I will take more interventions.
We will also support all businesses, charities and public sector organisations with their energy costs this winter, offering an equivalent guarantee for six months. After those six months, we will provide further support for vulnerable sectors, …..." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. I recognise that people are struggling with their energy bills and that is why I have brought forward this debate as soon as possible to give people reassurance ahead of the winter that energy bills are going to be affordable.
"Instead of taking the Opposition’s approach, we are taking an approach that is pro-growth, pro-business and pro the investment we need for our country’s energy security...." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"My right hon. Friend makes an extremely good point. The reality is that we cannot tax our way to growth. The policy that I am setting out today is all about helping people with their energy costs, as I promised, and making sure that we have the long-term energy supplies …..." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"What we are doing is the important work to help people and businesses get through this winter and next winter while fixing Britain’s long-term energy supply...." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"I have already given way on a number of occasions. I will give way later, and ask Members to hold off a bit longer.
This is the moment to be bold. We are facing a global energy crisis and there are no cost-free options. There will be a cost to …..." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech
"I thank my right hon. Friend for his point. I am sure that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is listening intently to his point ahead of the fiscal statement later this month...." Elizabeth Truss - View Speech