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Calvin Bailey

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Local Government Reorganisation
Thursday 26th March 2026

(1 day, 9 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Heidi Alexander Portrait Heidi Alexander
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We have extended the fuel duty cut, which was due to end this month, until September, and we have launched the fuel finder tool. Together, they will save motorists £129 compared with previous plans.

Calvin Bailey Portrait Mr Calvin Bailey (Leyton and Wanstead) (Lab)
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T2. As the US-Iran war pushes up petrol prices, ensuring that people can own electric vehicles is an economic and environmental necessity. To do that, it is essential that families can reach a charging point within a four-minute walk of their house, which Waltham Forest council has enabled for 86% of its residents, but the continuing barrier to ownership and the cost of charging at public stations need to be addressed. Can the Minister highlight to me—

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I think the Minister has got the gist of the question.

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