Debates between Clive Betts and Beth Winter during the 2019 Parliament

Energy Costs in Wales

Debate between Clive Betts and Beth Winter
Tuesday 11th October 2022

(1 year, 7 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Beth Winter Portrait Beth Winter
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I think that point is under discussion. I am not in the fortunate position of being on the Front Bench at the moment, but I understand that those discussions are in train. Hopefully, my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff North can expand on that.

To conclude, on the question of how this will be paid for, I am will be presenting a petition from the people of Cynon Valley in the Chamber tomorrow evening with key asks, including a wealth tax, a windfall tax and a cap on energy costs—an array of initiatives. We are the fifth richest nation in the world; we can, and must, afford this. We must change for the benefit of everybody in our country. Diolch yn fawr.

Clive Betts Portrait Mr Clive Betts (in the Chair)
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We now come to the Front Benchers. We have a little bit more time than the 10 minutes that is normally allocated, if you want to take a bit more time—15 minutes or whatever.