Part of Energy Security and Net Zero – in the House of Commons at on 7 July 2026.
Rachael Maskell
Labour/Co-operative, York Central
I thank the Minister for his answer. Preparedness for the sharp increase in domestic energy costs is vital, with 13.5 million homes expected to be paying more than 10% of their household’s spending on energy this winter and 5.5 million homes more than 20%, leaving families at breaking point. What further steps is he intending to make to expand the warm home discount scheme, to take levies off electricity Bills to cut costs, and to expand social tariffs?
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