Energy Prices: Support for Business Debate

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Carol Monaghan

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Energy Prices: Support for Business

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Shale Gas Extraction
Thursday 22nd September 2022

(2 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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I am glad to reassure people about fish and chip shops—the right hon. Lady is right to say they are at the heart of our community—because they will benefit from this universal scheme.

Carol Monaghan Portrait Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West) (SNP)
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Businesses in Glasgow North West can literally see the turbines that are producing Scotland’s renewable energy. They are not feeling supported at the moment. Can the Secretary of State confirm that the businesses that are being supported most through this crisis are the energy producers and the gas and oil companies?

Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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No, that is a complete misunderstanding of what is happening. We are protecting all non-domestic users, in addition to domestic users. We are protecting businesses, individuals and charities across the country.

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