Debates between Lord Cryer and Kwasi Kwarteng during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Cryer and Kwasi Kwarteng
Tuesday 12th July 2022

(2 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kwasi Kwarteng Portrait Kwasi Kwarteng
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During my time as the Energy Minister, my hon. Friend lobbied hard and consistently on this subject, and I am pleased to say that through my successors as Energy Minister and with me as Secretary of State, we have finally delivered. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for his work to secure that.

Lord Cryer Portrait John Cryer (Leyton and Wanstead) (Lab)
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What discussions has the Secretary of State had with local authorities and other Departments about what seems to be a threat to the future of community swimming pools from rising energy bills? Swim UK, the Royal Life Saving Society and other organisations have said that, potentially, hundreds of pools face closure.