Energy Update

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:43 pm on 5 September 2022.

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Photo of Greg Hands Greg Hands The Minister of State, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 5:43, 5 September 2022

I am concerned to hear about the hon. Lady’s constituent. Indeed, many of all our constituents are facing difficulties and prospective difficulties at this time. In relation to her constituent’s car, the Government have reduced fuel duty at the cost of about £5 billion to the Exchequer, and that will help people to run their cars. We are acutely aware of the difficulties faced by consumers, but we have risen to the challenge. The £37 billion package announced for this year so far is a considerable amount of public spending to help consumers with bills, and there will be more to come.