Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ed Miliband and Sarah Olney

Tuesday 6th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Ed Miliband]

Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I am happy to respond, because we are going to deal in the facts. Bills were lower in 2025 than in 2024 in real terms, and the price cap was lower—and, of course, making a seasonal comparison makes no sense. We are going to trade in the facts.

[Sarah Olney]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I asked the Secretary of State a direct question about his former statements and how they conflict with current Government policy. Would you agree that the Secretary of State should have directly answered me?