Energy Prices: Electricity Bills Debate
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Lord Roberts of Llandudno
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Energy Prices: Electricity Bills
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Lord Callanan (Con)
We always keep these things under review, but I outlined the many steps that we are taking and if necessary, we will look further at what we can do to help.
Lord Roberts of Llandudno (LD)
My Lords, does the Minister agree that the foolhardy thing is that universal benefit has been completely demolished just when the poorest, most vulnerable people will be fighting to keep warm this winter? Will the Government not reverse that decision, and can they give us something fresh that will help the most vulnerable in a very harsh winter?
Lord Callanan (Con)
I outlined earlier the support mechanism that we already have in place: the warm home discount, the winter fuel payment, cold weather payments and an additional £500 million household support fund, which has been available to councils to help the most in need over the winter.