Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Hammond and Greg Clark

Tuesday 12th September 2017 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon) (Con)]

T8. Now that it is autumn, many of our constituents are concerned about the cost of fuel and energy this winter. What can the Secretary of State say to reassure all our constituents that fuel and energy will be accessible for all this winter?

[Greg Clark]

We still have in this country some of the lower energy prices in Europe, but the major energy companies’ increases for those on the standard variable tariffs are clearly unacceptable. The issue has been identified by Ofgem, which needs to take action to correct it.