Thursday 23rd September 2021

(3 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kwasi Kwarteng Portrait Kwasi Kwarteng
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As my hon. Friend knows, I am always prepared to meet him at any time to discuss any matter he chooses to discuss with me.

Diana Johnson Portrait Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
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Would the Minister still advise consumers to change their energy supplier, or would they just be better off changing their Government?

Kwasi Kwarteng Portrait Kwasi Kwarteng
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They had a chance to change their Government and, as I recall, that did not end so well for the Labour party, although maybe my memory fails me. We have a dynamic, vibrant and competitive market, and consumers should have a choice in order to keep their costs low.