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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 29 Oct 2019
Northern Ireland Economy and Innovation: Government Support

"My hon. Friend is making a very good speech. She mentioned large companies, but the backbone of Northern Ireland is small, family businesses. We have helped those in manufacturing with rates relief and other measures. Regarding innovation, we have the Young Enterprise programmes, which are coming through into small businesses …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 29 Oct 2019
Northern Ireland Economy and Innovation: Government Support

"I thank my hon. Friend for giving way again. An issue raised with me time and again is research and development assistance from Invest NI, because small companies are very much hands-on, so they do not have the manpower or staff to handle research and development. Maybe we could look …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 29 Oct 2019
Northern Ireland Economy and Innovation: Government Support

"My hon. Friend touched on business rates. I understand that there will be a rate review next year in Northern Ireland; as a party, we should use our influence to try to do something for the retail sector...."
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Written Question
Electricity: Prices
Monday 28th October 2019

Asked by: David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)

Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the cost of electricity to consumers.

Answered by Kwasi Kwarteng

Energy policy is largely devolved to Northern Ireland, including energy price regulation. Across the island of Ireland the Single Electricity Market (SEM) is designed to put downward pressure on consumer electricity prices, facilitate the integration of renewables and provide continued security of supply.

The Government is committed to ensuring fair energy prices for consumers and has a range of policies in Great Britain. The Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act requires the energy regulator to cap standard variable and default energy tariffs. Ofgem estimate this could save consumers around £75-100 per year.

There are around 60 domestic suppliers in the GB energy market with a range of innovative tariffs for consumers to choose from. Switching in early 2019 hit historic highs, with the total number of domestic switches in the 12 months up to July 2019 was 10% higher than over the same period last year. In August 2019, customers could save up to £408 a year by switching.

Over 2 million low income and vulnerable households receive £140 off their electricity bills each winter through the Warm Home Discount.

Improving the energy efficiency of a home is the best way of reducing energy bills for the long-term. Since 2013, over 2 million homes, including those with electric heating, have had their energy efficiency improved under the Energy Company Obligation.

MP Expense Claim
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
Date
Mon 28th Oct 2019
60025489-4
Type
Office Costs
(Utilities)
Description
Electric - Banbridge Office
Electricity
Amount
£110.92
Paid
MP Expense Claim
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
Date
Fri 25th Oct 2019
60025489-3
Type
Office Costs
(Landline phone & internet � rental & usage)
Description
Portadown Office - phone
Landline & internet package
Amount
£186.88
Paid
Division Vote (Commons)
24 Oct 2019 - The Economy - View Vote Context
David Simpson (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 310 Noes - 294
Division Vote (Commons)
24 Oct 2019 - The Economy - View Vote Context
David Simpson (DUP) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Democratic Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 311
Division Vote (Commons)
24 Oct 2019 - The Economy - View Vote Context
David Simpson (DUP) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Democratic Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 64 Noes - 310
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Oct 2019
Checks on Goods: Northern Ireland and Great Britain

"I hope the Secretary of State will realise the difficulties that this will make for the agrifood industry in Northern Ireland; they will be massive. But I want to ask him a very straight question and I would appreciate a straight answer. My constituents are asking me this question, especially …..."
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