Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Amanda Solloway and Stephen Hammond

Tuesday 19th September 2023 Commons Chamber

[Amanda Solloway]

Of course we are aware of the challenges that are facing consumers this coming winter, which is why we are keeping the price cap as a safety net. To give the hon. Gentleman reassurance, we will be monitoring the situation in case we need to look at this further.

[Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon) (Con)]

T5.   Recent investment in electric vehicle charging and the EV supply chain shows the benefit of the Government setting clear targets so that the private sector has the confidence to invest. Does my right hon. Friend agree that if we had similar policy consistency across the whole of the economy, we would see greater investment in green growth and in meeting decarbonisation by 2050?