Cat Smith
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Mark Spencer
On the challenges for the hon. Gentleman’s constituents in getting their passports, I hope he will recognise that the Home Office has recruited another 650 staff, with another 550 to come very soon.
The following is an extract from Business of the House questions in the Chamber on 30 June 2022.
Cat Smith
With the cost of living crisis hitting, I have been contacted by many constituents who live on houseboats, in flats or in park homes who are not eligible for the £400 discount on energy bills. Can we have a debate in Government time on ways in which we can support people who do not pay their energy bills direct?
Mark Spencer
The Government are very much aware of this issue, which was raised a number of times at Treasury questions this week. That is why the Treasury is looking at the way in which these things are calculated. It is also why we are investing £39 billion to support people with the cost of living challenge that we face.
[Official Report, 30 June 2022, Vol. 717, c. 462.]
Letter of correction from the Leader of the House.
An error has been identified in the response I gave to the hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood (Cat Smith).
The correct response should have been: